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2017 election saw the biggest swing DURING an election campaign ever – uncertainty is the new normal pic.twitter.com/VVTCADtY0T
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Frightened core vote on an emotive subject with an ill-conceived policy? Check.
Failed to scrutinise opposition policies? Check
Build campaign against single figure whose popularity falls off a cliff? Check.
Refuse to comment on strong suit (economy) because PM wants to throw Chancellor under a bus? Check.
Campaign in safe opposition seats and lack marginals focus, leading to many narrow losses? Check.
F1: great race today, writing post-race nonsense now.