Day: May 18, 2012  Elvis Presley Challenge No. 34 –
Polly Toynbee  If her Guardian column on Monday 14th May is an
indication, Polly Toynbee is becoming the Joe Louis of the
left.   There is Joe Louissomething inspiring about a tough two
fisted heroine.  And since the Coalition Government, Polly
Toynbee has been slinging punches faster than we thought
possible.    Meanwhile, Ed Milliband is a different kind of
fighter, the kind who prefers the monotonous jab.   We have to
be hesitant about being convinced by Milliband but if he does
eventually triumph and claim a place in history he will not be
the first defensive jabber to be underestimated.    The rest of
us scream from the other side of the ropes and demand a punch
that will knockout Cameron.    But we are impatient
spectators.   The trainers at the side of the ring understand
the rigours of a championship fight.   Jab and keep your guard
high and do not let the opponent get close.  ‘What about hitting
him with some policies, coach, you know, show him we h