After the British election resulted in a hung parliament, Tory leader David Cameron will attempt to strike a deal with a "big open and comprehensive offer" to the Liberal Democrat party. Cameron's Conservative Party garnered the most seats (305) but failed to pick up the 326 needed for a majority. In accordance with past practices under Britain's unwritten constitution, in the event of a hung parliament the current sitting prime minister reserves the right to initially put together a government. Tina Brown, Alex Massie, Paul Begala, Peter Beinart, Mark McKinnon, Andrew Roberts, and others weigh-in on the results.
Florida on the Thamesby Tina Brown
The worst part of this indecisive election is that Brits might have to wait a day or two for their most brutal political ritual: watching the PM get booted from Downing Street.
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How to Fix Britain's Disastrous ElectionBy Robert Lane Greene
With Thursday’s vote resulting in a drab hung parliament, David Cameron is pushing to join forces with Nick Clegg. The Lib Dems' asking price? Electoral reform. Robert Lane Greene on why the Tories should listen.
Britain's Bloody Messby Andrew Roberts
The results are inconclusive, the parliament’s hung, and the City has a hangover. Andrew Roberts on the horse-trading ahead—and the financial Armageddon to come.
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Disappointment All Aroundby Alex Massie
Cameron fell short, Brown went down to historic defeat, and Clegg vanished altogether. Alex Massie explains a change election without winners.
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The Liberal Democratic Flash in the Panby Paul Begala
Sure, his debate performance was impressive, but the results show good rhetoric doesn’t win elections.
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'No One Has Won'by Venetia Thompson
The UK’s electoral confusion would almost be amusing, were it not for the looming debt crisis. Venetia Thompson on Britain’s morning after.
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So Much for Third-Party Maniaby Peter Beinart
Nick Clegg’s Liberal Democrats won a seat at the table, but fell short of expectations. Peter Beinart on why third parties are even less likely to catch fire in America.
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Cameron's Case for Changeby Mark McKinnon
With the economy sinking and the British public growing weary of Labour's long reign, the Tories won out by offering an alternative to more of the same.
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Running From Hard Choicesby Max Hastings
Fear of Tory spending cuts helped Labour hang around. Max Hastings on the weaknesses of the new government to come.
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