Currently, there are back-room deals taking place between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. Can David Cameron persuade Nick Clegg to get into bed - offering vote reform to a degree as well as meeting half-way on issues such as tax-reform.
Yet, significant differences remain between the two parties. The euro, entering the European Union, and immigration. These are big differences and the deal from David Cameron won't last forever. Understandably, a few hours will pass before Lib-Dem headquarters can take this massive decision.
As for Gordon Brown, he stays in number 10, for now, probably waiting for his opportunity to speak to Nick Clegg. Playing the waiting game like a lot of the media. The one trump-card Gordon Brown now holds is the offer of proportional representation - changing the electoral system in this country so each vote counts towards the main parties.
Nick Clegg has to keep the Lib-Dem supporters in mind and ask what they will think about his decision. There are a number of possibilities during this important period, however, the rapid open offer by David Cameron to invite Nick Clegg is the strong focus at the moment.
Other outcomes include the Conservatives going it alone but incurring much opposition and obstacle - no doubt resulting in the need for another election and campaign (which I think the Tories would win outright). Or they could try and form other alliances with other parties in order to get the majority. Or even Labour could try to ally with the other minor parties such as Labour-loving Scotland where they have Scottish National Party seats.
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