Can't say much that hasnt already been said, but Blair, to me, looks like he is capable of 'steering our Ship of State'' in the current situation...Imagine how John Major would have looked in a similar situation...as has been said, imagine Thatcher in this context... *shudders*....& as for William Hague, well, I cant imagine how HE would come across...

I cant particularly get my head around where New Labour is and/or seems to be going with their policies however... I always have seen myself as more of a 'Liberal', but dont feel 'in touch' with Labour at all even though the present 'slant' is, in theory, nearer to my standpoint than 'Old Labour' ever seemed to be....

..but I will say again, to me Blair LOOKS like he is capable of playing a part on the World stage... I can see why he looks good to the Americans, et al, who dont really know him.