Further thought on RD: she is young - 38, I think - and has no national experience, or even experience beyond opposition in Scotland. Her TV debate performance convinced me that she could be a contender in ten years - she has some of the natural 'listen to me' presence that characterized Tony Blair, and apparently without his sanctimonious, God-listens-to-me streak - but even with the right personal qualities, it'd still be a huge step up.
Still, with so many other candidates discredited or disqualified, perhaps it's a step someone needs to take.
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