If it were first past the post, DM would walk it, but I reckon that there may end up being more against him than there are against his younger brother.

The fact that Blair, most of the Press - including the Observer just now

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For the top job, David Miliband is the better candidate.

are behind him and some are caricaturing Ed as a leftie - is likely to help Ed come above his brother in the preferences of those who vote for the other candidates.

My enemy's enemy is my friend and all that.

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