1992, 1970 and 1945 are examples of the more 'charismatic' choice losing. Looking at another country, William Jennings Bryan was possibly the most charismatic candidate ever chosen by a major party. … (View Post)
"Susan Collins has held Maine for almost a quarter century." That wretched (seemingly American) thing where prepositions are omitted. I'd rather listen to a ten hour recording of nails agai… (View Post)
"carried out this month put Labour between 21% and 28% (inclusive). Even the best of these is slightly below what Labour polled in 1983, when their GB share was 28.3%" To be tediously pedan… (View Post)
Polls like those are akin to those in the United States that pit a 'generic Democrat' against Trump. In almost every case, the 'generic Democrat' does better than any actual named candidate, because … (View Post)