True to Lib Dem form, Paddy agrees with Ken on the need for proportional representation and Michael on the threat of the SNP.
With poor prospects for a new coalition, effective minority government or a second election, public disillusionment is set to rise.
In a hung Parliament in which the Conservatives are the largest party, he would need support from the Liberal Democrats once again.
“We’re not looking for any sort of deal. The fact is the difference between Labour and the SNP is too big, and the gap has grown.”
Almost three in four believe that he will make it back to Downing Street. Over two in five think that he will head a minority government.
My last ConHome column addresses the same topic as my first: If I were a Tory, here’s what I would do.
My party has suffered from this first term – would a second be worth it? And if so, then on what terms?
As more details of the plans for coalition talks emerge, the leadership must be straight with the grassroots.
Our monthly poll. Plus: what should Cameron’s “red lines” be in any Coalition negotiation?
The rapid formation of the 2010 coalition has lulled us into a false sense of security – next time won’t be so easy
And much will depend on whether the Liberal Democrats could give either major party enough votes for a sustainable majority.
Could it last until the election campaign? Or will it shatter on Budget Day? We look for answers.
After all, they deserve a vote – and they can be trusted with one too.
Three reasons why the political status quo might reassert itself