This PA photo was taken at yesterday's LibDem hustings meeting.
For a good insight into the troubled nature of Mark Oaten's leadership bid, this post on Iain Dale's Diary is worth a read.
You might also like to take this BBC Politics Show quiz: How much do you know about the LibDem leadership candidates?
"Who shot Kennedy?"
Posted by: Daniel Vince-Archer | January 15, 2006 at 17:19
Has anyone got the number for Daisy McAndrew's direct line?
Posted by: James Hellyer | January 15, 2006 at 18:07
To the tune of "If you're happy and you know it..."
If you're a loser and you know it, raise your hands...
Posted by: James Hellyer | January 15, 2006 at 18:09
"Whose nomination papers have been signed by John Hemming?"
Posted by: Daniel Vince-Archer | January 15, 2006 at 18:10
Okay, which of you old men is trying to look "with it" for the kids by wearing a wristband?
Posted by: James Hellyer | January 15, 2006 at 18:13
The puppeteer sneezes
Posted by: Samuel Coates | January 15, 2006 at 18:16
"Now then contestants - income taxes, HIGHER or LOWER?"
Posted by: Daniel Vince-Archer | January 15, 2006 at 18:19
Two arms "a definite advantage", say pollsters.
Posted by: Cllr Iain Lindley | January 15, 2006 at 18:22
"The puppeteer sneezes"
This isn't a David Cameron photoshoot!
Posted by: James Hellyer | January 15, 2006 at 18:25
Huhne, Oaten, Hughes, Campbell: Why do I always have to be next to the nutter?
PS: DVA - who was right and who was wrong about Hemming pulling out?
Posted by: William Norton | January 15, 2006 at 18:34
We surrender!
Posted by: Stephen A. | January 15, 2006 at 18:50
"PS: DVA - who was right and who was wrong about Hemming pulling out?"
At the time you claimed he had pulled out, he hadn't withdrawn, so that would be me.
Posted by: Daniel Vince-Archer | January 15, 2006 at 18:55
Pleae raise your arms to show what wing of the electorate you think you'll appeal to.
Posted by: James Hellyer | January 15, 2006 at 19:03
DVA: maiow-maiow yourself. Sorry to hear you were behind the curve and not at the cutting edge of gossip.
What your adoring public needs to know is what will happen to "Hemmings Way"? Some suggestions:
Hughes Sorry Now?
Oaten About - Mark goes to the country
I'd Like to Teach the World to Ming
Huhne knows the secret of the Black Magic box (one for older readers, that one)
Posted by: William Norton | January 15, 2006 at 19:23
Ming Campbell - "The knife was THIS big"
Posted by: Rob L | January 15, 2006 at 19:24
Bad taste I know
"Who's for a drink"
Posted by: Rob L | January 15, 2006 at 19:47
How many Bottles did Charlie get through a week?
Posted by: Andrew Woodman | January 15, 2006 at 19:54
Who wants to be captain of the SS Titanic then?
Posted by: Ted | January 15, 2006 at 20:03
Huhne: Do you know who I am?
Posted by: Richard | January 15, 2006 at 21:20
Meet the Spice Libs: Smarmy, Shorty, Scary and Ming!
Hughes: I'm coming to get you!
Ming: My knife I used on Kennedy was THIS big!
Posted by: Ed R | January 15, 2006 at 23:46
Oaten goes closest on Hitler salute impression.
Posted by: Chris Palmer | January 16, 2006 at 00:31
The Lib Dem defence attempt to catch the steaming run of Right winger Nick clegg offside
Posted by: Matthew Oxley | January 16, 2006 at 04:25
Not waving but drowning.
Posted by: Graeme Archer | January 16, 2006 at 07:12
At the Lib Dem panto, they all wanted to catch a sweetie.
Posted by: Mark Fulford | January 16, 2006 at 10:35
(Slightly disgusting, but I couldn't resist...)
Animals mark their territory with urine, LibDems with BO.
Posted by: Ed R | January 16, 2006 at 12:02
Would the person with the majority backing of Lib-Dem MPs please raise their hand.
Who reckons they would get more votes if they were in the Big Brother House?
Hustings, Question 1: Please demonstrate how you would attract the electorate to the party?
'Coo-eee, the media, we're over here?'
Posted by: RobC | January 16, 2006 at 15:38
The Lib Dem candidates perform the Village People's hit "YMCA" with varying levels of success.
Posted by: James Maskell | January 16, 2006 at 15:44
Time for Lib-Dem bye bye!
Posted by: Mike Christie | January 16, 2006 at 16:00
How many did you nominate?
Posted by: Chad | January 16, 2006 at 20:28
Would all the candidates please raise the hand(s) with which they stabbed Kennedy.
Posted by: Chris Palmer | January 16, 2006 at 20:44