This Cameron would come out fighting against Mr Miliband's interventionist populism, castigating the Labour leader for threatening the industries he seeks to improve.
Independent observers, supported by the Southern African Development Community, a regional club which had previously whitewashed elections in Zimbabwe, castigated the conduct of the poll.
Refused a licence more than once, he has been castigated for the perceived crassness of his music, his failure to pass a classical vocal test and inability to file the right paperwork.