[Osem]

Now I've had a chance to listen to some of the debate's 'high points' what struck me most about the 3 leaders was the way in which Brown so sickeningly cozied up to Clegg. For a man who won't even refer to their party by its correct name, I thought it was a very shallow and cynical tactic which backfired badly. I'm glad Clegg didn't buy it and even more happy that Brown was exposed for the inept political opportunist he is. It just goes to show how desperate to cling onto power this guy is.

I think Clegg probably did come across best, just, but that's mainly because the other two took their eyes off that particular ball and engaged in some of the sort of point scoring the public have become fed up with. The Lib Dems' major policies will obviously come under far more scrutiny from now on and it'll be interesting to see if/how his current personal popularity translates into votes when it comes to the crunch on the big day. If people worry that voting for Cameron's team is voting for inexperience in very tough times, how much less experienced in government are the Lib Dems? I also think a lot of people will be concerned about an amnesty for illegal immigrants in particular as well but we'll see about that won't we.