Blair's "massive majority" was an artifact created by a distorted electoral system, together with a virtually defunct opposition party.He received the lowest share of the actual vote of any party wining a majority in nearly two centuries. 36% of the vote, equivalent to 22% of the electorate.

I see the proponents of the "Forget the ball - go for the man," style of argument are still puffing around the pitch. (Except it tends to be "go for the woman".)