The one thing all US presidents seem to have in common is that they are (or are able to present as) folksy. That’s her issue. It will be her, I suggest, because she’s the only one who can guarantee b… (View Post)

Talking of the USA, off goes the Queen Mary 2 to New York on this sunny evening: Next crossing, I should be looking at the house from the ship. (View Post)

All I need for all my lays to come in is for the Dems to find someone who can beat Trump. Saving the civilised world at the same time would be a bonus. (View Post)

Both turned out to be short term gain for long term pain. That’s hardly an endorsement of the membership’s judgement. Although given that the average Tory member is now aged over 70, maybe it was an … (View Post)

That Cameron missed a generational chance to reshape our politics is certainly true. In an alternative universe, he didn’t break his promise to stay out of the AV referendum, didn’t use the coalition… (View Post)