It's actually a moot point--as I recall, each party (Republicans and Democrats) have about 24% of registered voters. But there are huge numbers of independents. And lots of people vote the person--that is, the issues--- not the party---including those registered with a party. But the deciding factor these days appears to be the independents.

Thanks for the info on badgers--I understand they and hedgehogs are both under pressure these days in the UK--true?

Yeah, the least that Welsh politician could have done would be to have his affairs with girls, not boys.

Must make it rough for any other Welsh Ron Davies.