Which is back to ideology over pragmatism, and also very weak leadership - an inability to allow other strong players in the team lest they might shine or challenge your own vision. There are so few … (View Post)

One could posit a correlation between more ideological politics and more infighting, on the basis that practical, moderate pragmatic politicians are more used to compromises with others and with the … (View Post)

From the full article, the central point is that it would be wrong to see the NYC win as the start of a big swing to the left, even among younger voters, as some are already suggesting, and that the … (View Post)

Today’s Rawnsley, rushed out while the sky is still blue, on the lessons from the NYC mayoral election: The trick is working out which are the correct lessons to take away from what is undoubtedly a … (View Post)

I’m not so sure. I like Rory as a commentator, and am largely on the same page with his analyses, despite his still being a (just about clinging to the sensible edge of the…) Tory, but what’s his tra… (View Post)