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The Battle for Britain

Daily Beast contributors Mark McKinnon, Paul Begala, and Alex Massie declare a winner in Britain's first American-style televised debate. Plus, watch the best moments.

Britain's Version of 'Yes We Can'By Mark McKinnon

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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Gordon Brown Scores an UpsetBy Paul Begala

In Britain's first TV debate, the dour PM faced a tough fight against his flashier Conservative rival. Paul Begala, former senior strategist for Bill Clinton, on Cameron's shortcomings, the battle for Obama's mantle—and Brown's surprise win.

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Britain's Third-Party SurgeBy Alex Massie

It was Conservative leader David Cameron's debate to lose Thursday—and he obliged. Alex Massie on the rise of Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg.

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The British Debate: 6 Standout MomentsBy The Daily Beast Video

Thursday evening, for the first time in its history, Britain held a televised, American-style debate among candidates for prime minister. WATCH VIDEO of the most memorable moments.

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