I dont get it, he is intelligent, has passion , knows the political world .
I wonder if the problem is with his briefing team , his ability to counter punch at speed .
I think that Blair man ( sorry to mention him )was always on the front foot ,and when on the back foot was capable of delivering a deflective punch or two , and counter quickly , and key for me ( love or hate them )his back up spin doctors /team were sharp , ruthless , and knew their onions before any one else .