I read this last night. The thing that most stood out to me was the comment (I can't remember where it was) about one speech 'ticking a box' on a topic. I think this was the biggest issue of all for Labour during the campaign. With no sustained conversation about anything, Labour failed to paint a decisive picture of themselves.
This meant there was enough evidence for those against them to damn them for whatever they wanted, and enough for supporters hear what they wanted. I was far more impressed with Milliband for the first half of parliament, not in terms of delivery, but the strategy was clear. As the election approached, they seemed lose sight of anything other than 'winning' and had no idea how to achieve it.
What's going on now in the scramble for the leadership looks even worse IMO. If your are just in politics to win elections, and are happy to stand for anything to do so how can people feel comfortable that you won't just change your mind at the first sign of trouble?
Originally Posted by: Edicius81