Election Fever 2010

It's been a while since I've been interested in the general election. Sadly the last few have been slightly disappointing in their conduct and outcomes, with no real fireworks, policy gaffes and downright fun political shoeings. After all, having been conditioned by reality? TV and various "Strictly Ballroom/Boredom" programs, the daily electoral diet of news broadcasts, interviews and panel shows is actually quite dull.

I do think that against the backdrop of the economic downturn (understatement of the year), MPs expenses, and the ongoing war in Afghanistan, this could be quite an interesting election period. Ever the optimist, I am hoping that we will see some real political blood being spilt, a few heads rolling and a couple of decent breaches of party discipline.