I don’t know nearly enough about British politics to offer up any commentary, but after the country’s first televised debate last week, the Liberal Democrats have surged ahead, making it a bonafide 3-party race.

The conservative Cameron remains the favourite. And given the challenges facing third parties, I think it’s highly unrealistic to expect Clegg’s Liberal Dems to finish ahead of Paul Martin’s Labour Party for second place come Election Day (May 6th).

But it certainly seems like Britain might be heading for a minority – and possibly a coalition – government.