As diligent students of British politics understand, most votes under our first past the post system make no real difference to the result of a general election. The ones that count are those cast by swing voters in marginal constituencies. The Conservatives have been confident in their assertions that, despite a narrowing gap in nationwide opinion surveys, their lead among these defining voters in the marginals is big enough to make the crucial difference. A carefully targeted poll in this morning's Times suggests their confidence may be misplaced.
Time Inc's flagship magazine Sports Illustrated is showing off a prototype it has built for the tablet PC. Combining the tactile appeal of the print product with the rich media capabilities of the internet, it's a mouthwatering proposition for genuine convergent journalism. But would the punters pay for it? Sports Illustrated editor Terry McDonnell is bullish. He reckons most focus group members that have seen it have said they would.
