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Originally Posted by Eric
It's possible that it could be political suicide ... but there are other scenarios. If Clegg can convince his supporters and the uncommited voters that his leaving the coalition is a matter of principle, rather than opportunism, it might work in his favour. An opportunity will present itself when the tories introduce another round of cuts, esp. if those cuts are in the NHS.
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I rather think Nick Clegg would have difficulties convincing his supporters, and the uncommitted voters, that he was leaving the coalition as a matter of principle rather than opportunism. Because many people regard his joining the coalition, in the first place, as opportunism -he has sacrificed his party on the altar of his personal ambition.