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Britain's New Political Superstar
One debate turned Nick Clegg from an unknown to the British Obama in the U.K. prime minister’s race. Niall Stanage on his celebrity fan club, his sexual escapades, and his fondness for meditation.
Niall Stanage
Published
Apr. 20 2010
6:48PM EDT
Nick Clegg speaks in the first televised general election debate between Gordon Brown of the Labour Party, David Cameron of the Conservative Party at ITV1 North West base studios on April 15, 2010 in Manchester, England. (Ken McKay, ITV / Getty Images)
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