Over at the Wales on Sunday, David Williamson writes an interesting analysis of Welsh Liberal Democrat prospects that raises more questions than it answers:
A hung Parliament in Westminster could well give Mr Clegg the opportunity to negotiate a splendid deal. Is there a party around that wouldn’t want Vince Cable in their cabinet?
Is this a “make or break” juncture of historic opportunity in the history of the Lib Dems?
South Wales West AM Peter Black has no time for such pre-election hyperventilation.
He said: “I’ve been through at least three or four ‘now or never’ moments during my time with the Liberal Democrats.
“Part of the art of being a Liberal Democrat is you have to be resilient and you have to be there for the long term.”
But he agrees a key goal must be persuading voters that their bit of the map could turn yellow on election night.
“We know that if the voters think we have a chance of getting power they vote for us in greater numbers,” he said.
He concludes: The party may be small, but surely it remains an attractive partner in government? It has no Plaid-like desire to break up the union and less historical baggage than the Tories. Is it not just a matter of time before Kirsty & Co have the chance to make decisions in cabinet?
To attract the top talent and rally the troops, the Lib Dems need to demonstrate they are a party of purpose and power.
In 2010 they will fight for votes across the UK and in 2011 they must prove they can win in Wales.
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