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The Tories mocked Tony Blair as "the invisible man" last night when he did not appear in Labour's final party political broadcast before Thursday's European and local elections.
They said he had become an "embarrassment" to his party, while Liberal Democrats said his unpopularity over the Iraq war was causing his party real damage.
Blair 'the invisible man' refers to the former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, during the 1997 UK general election. He was nicknamed as such due to his reluctance to appear in public and engage in debates with his opponents.
Tony Blair was called "the invisible man" because he avoided public appearances and debates during the 1997 UK general election, which was highly unusual for a prime ministerial candidate.
There is no definitive answer to this question, as many factors contribute to the outcome of an election. However, some experts believe that Blair's strategy may have helped him win the election by maintaining a positive image and avoiding potential mistakes in debates.
No, the term "the invisible man" has been used to describe other political candidates who have avoided public appearances. For example, French politician François Hollande was nicknamed "the invisible man" during the 2012 French presidential election.
No, after winning the 1997 UK general election, Tony Blair became a highly visible and influential leader both nationally and internationally. The nickname "the invisible man" was no longer associated with him after the election.