I do have to say I do share some of Jennie's concerns about the potential of Clegg's leadership but I'm nowhere near as cynical about it.
I'm largely happy about it all, though I was probably only slightly more certain in my mind of who to vote for than the Lib Dem electorate apparently were. (I voted Clegg in the end.)
What I am slightly cynical about is whether the hardcore "Give me Huhne or give me death" fans will let Clegg lead, or spend every waking hour sucking in air through their teeth whenever he makes a mistake (as he inevitably will). With luck, the Parliamentary (including Lords, MEPs, MSPs, AMs etc.) Huhne fans won't do that, which should cover up the worst of any of that.
It would also be good, in my mind, if Huhne and Cable were both appointed to high profile roles, and were actively involved in debating policy with Clegg away from the watchful eye of cameras. In particular, I think Clegg (and, indeed, anyone) would be foolish not to use Cable for PMQs prep. Eye-catching but with substance.
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I'm largely happy about it all, though I was probably only slightly more certain in my mind of who to vote for than the Lib Dem electorate apparently were. (I voted Clegg in the end.)
What I am slightly cynical about is whether the hardcore "Give me Huhne or give me death" fans will let Clegg lead, or spend every waking hour sucking in air through their teeth whenever he makes a mistake (as he inevitably will). With luck, the Parliamentary (including Lords, MEPs, MSPs, AMs etc.) Huhne fans won't do that, which should cover up the worst of any of that.
It would also be good, in my mind, if Huhne and Cable were both appointed to high profile roles, and were actively involved in debating policy with Clegg away from the watchful eye of cameras. In particular, I think Clegg (and, indeed, anyone) would be foolish not to use Cable for PMQs prep. Eye-catching but with substance.