Britain's Version of 'Yes We Can'

Nick Clegg donned the Obama change mantle—and stole the U.K.'s first televised campaign debate, says Mark McKinnon, a former adviser to President Bush and John McCain.

Published Apr. 15 2010 2:53PM EDT

articles/2010/04/15/britains-version-of-yes-we-can/mckinnon-clegg_94620_ohykfm — Nick Clegg speaks in the first televised general election debate on April 15, 2010 in Manchester, England. (ITV via Getty Images)

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There’s a new kid on the political block in Britain after today’s debate.

It’s remarkable that the country that created “Question Time”—a frequent practice of making government ministers, including the top dog, answer questions from members of Parliament live on television, has never held debates between candidates running to lead the...

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Britain's Version of 'Yes We Can'

Nick Clegg donned the Obama change mantle—and stole the U.K.'s first televised campaign debate, says Mark McKinnon, a former adviser to President Bush and John McCain.

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Mark McKinnon