Will the UK election be played out on TV?
There are growing concerns within political circles that the introduction of live TV debates between the political leaders is making a mockery of the general election. While there is no doubt that voters would like see face to face, and hear, those who may potentially lead the UK in the future there is concern it is becoming something of as spin over substance situation.
So far the main benefactor of the live TV debates has been Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democratic Party although some voters appear to be looking towards the Liberal Democrat party unaware of the core policies. This is a very dangerous situation which needs to be addressed in the short-term to ensure that everybody who votes for Labour, Conservative or the Liberal Democrats is fully aware of the consequences of the policies which could be enacted by the next UK government.
That is not to say that genuine Liberal Democrats support has not emerged in this election, just the fact that many people are concerned about the rise of spin over substance within these TV debates. We have also seen a ramping up of personal attacks on the likes of Nick Clegg by far right newspapers but there have also been attacks on the Conservative party by Labour and Liberal Democrat supporting media groups. In many ways the political parties are as bad as each other!
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