Reporting on the three amigos

We don't intend to publish regular posts on the Labour leadership contest (honestly, why this sort of thing can't be settled the good old fashioned way with pistols is beyond us) but since there appears to be no other political news in Wales at the moment, we might at least comment on emerging reporting trends.

The are initial signs that some within the media are slightly unsettled by the prospect of having a First Minister who does not represent a Cardiff constituency or live within dashing distance of Llandaff studios. A refreshing exception is Phil Parry, whose insights into the challenges and constraints facing candidates highlights the balancing act needed to be different without appearing too different. Tom Bodden, in the Daily Post, plays it straight by seeking out commment on the contenders whilst a helpful contribution from Shipton of the Mail suggests that two out of the three could be unseated at the next Assembly elections.

Once we can all steer past Rhodri's legacy and semi-deification there is a possibility that policies might get a mention but for the moment the process is one of candidate recognition - which is something that Plaid seem to have already been addressed elsewhere.