They could. They did.
It was party time last night for London Democrats at a packed-out Texas Embassy Cantina. Guests included Democrats Abroad activists and organisers, jubilant expats, curious Brits, and the odd MP. You’re going to be hearing more about the organisation that went into such a mass mobilisation of new and expat voters; political parties around the world will be looking at the Democrats’ model to see what they can learn. Expect a personal email from David Cameron soon.
The odd note of caution was sounded, with one experienced political animal telling Bookpacking that his Republican friends wanted Obama to win - so that at the next election they could blame the downturn and the war on him. “I know how Republicans think,” he said. “I used to be one!”