So, the Guardian and ICM publish a survey today on the potential suitability of the Conservative leader, David Cameron, to be prime minister. Huh.
It is this survey that trumpets the fact that 66% of people polled regarded Cameron as a potential future prime minister. And it's also this survey that informs that 62% of people say he seems like man who could change how they see the Tories. Huh. Based upon what exactly? He has rarely made any of his views know (probably something to do with the fact that he has been in politics for a very short time - I believe that my iPod is of greater age than his political "career").
I haven't heard a firm policy statement from him prior to, or post, leadership contest.
So, what exactly are these people basing their votes on? His tender age and choice of relaxed attire? I guess I shouldn't be surprised... it seems to be the natural outcome after so many years of "Blairism": style over substance, packaging over product... call it what you will.
It does seem staggering that so many people would choose to pick someone, or something, without knowing anything about them / it. The sheep have spoken.
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