Jaggy Jim Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 We've heard a lot about possible tactical voting in this election, although the ubiquitous Prof Curtice reckons it's unlikely to be effective in most constituencies as the SNP are comfortably ahead in the polls in them. However, my constituency, Edinburgh West, is one that is reckoned to be very close between the SNP and the incumbent Lib Dem. It's now less than 2 weeks away, folk are already postal voting and I've not yet had a single leaflet from the Labour or Tory candidates. There's been one from the Greens, quite a few from the SNP and virtually one a day from the Lib Dems telling me they're the only party that can stop the SNP in this seat. Now Labour and the Tories won't be a factor but you'd still expect one leaflet from each of them, so I'm beginning to wonder if it's a definite decision to leave the way clear for their prospective voters to vote Lib Dem instead. Has anyone else in Edinburgh West received anything from either party? What about other constituencies? Do you have candidates that don't appear to be campaigning at all that you would usually expect to hear something from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm in borders and had a ton of libdem crap, zero labour and little SNP. Current polling seems a 1% between libs Tory and SNP. Libdem stuff is way ahead in volume but i guess this is one they might just hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The shitty Lib Dem rats are the only party with candidates that are fully advocating it Newsnight last night had Charles Kennedy justifying and begging for it in what is a complete affront to democracy As much as i cant stand Ruthie she made her disgust of tactical voting clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jie Bie Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 My local Labour MP has been sending begging letters to Tory and LibDem voters in an attempt to save his job. https://twitter.com/HumzaYousaf/status/590772807715446784 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giric878 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I am voting for a Stronger Scotland! Tactical voting was an invention of liebours in the days of thatcher. Nowadays your tactics are UK which means there all the same or change which brings challenge to their table. How unequal is equal, union should be solidarity, our union was never equal and never will or can be. Hence the English votes for English laws. Now that's something they should have thought about in 1707. Then again they would never have imagined then that they would ever have to face a stronger Scotland. We won't go away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPROAR Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 its pish..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of Paisley Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The whole point of voting in an election is voting for the candidate and party that you most believe in. Ruth Davidson said as much in recent weeks and whilst I would never vote for her she commanded my respect for saying this in public. It sums up how desperate the Establishment parties are at the moment. Unless you are a complete rabid Bitter Together supporter who can't see past their hatred of Salmond, then I reckon most folk will place their vote for their actual favoured candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I've heard of a few old Tories down in Ayrshire saying they'll vote Labour to keep the SNP out. Not sure how widespread the effect of that will be though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 We've heard a lot about possible tactical voting in this election, although the ubiquitous Prof Curtice reckons it's unlikely to be effective in most constituencies as the SNP are comfortably ahead in the polls in them. However, my constituency, Edinburgh West, is one that is reckoned to be very close between the SNP and the incumbent Lib Dem. It's now less than 2 weeks away, folk are already postal voting and I've not yet had a single leaflet from the Labour or Tory candidates. There's been one from the Greens, quite a few from the SNP and virtually one a day from the Lib Dems telling me they're the only party that can stop the SNP in this seat. Now Labour and the Tories won't be a factor but you'd still expect one leaflet from each of them, so I'm beginning to wonder if it's a definite decision to leave the way clear for their prospective voters to vote Lib Dem instead. Has anyone else in Edinburgh West received anything from either party? What about other constituencies? Do you have candidates that don't appear to be campaigning at all that you would usually expect to hear something from? Lest we forget, our capital is full of Nawbags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 My local Labour MP has been sending begging letters to Tory and LibDem voters in an attempt to save his job. https://twitter.com/HumzaYousaf/status/590772807715446784 I'd love to see Tom Harris lose his seat- I was chapping doors in that constituency on Sept 18th. They voted yes, hopefully they vote him out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Does Orville have a twitter account? Wonder what he's saying about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I'd love to see Tom Harris lose his seat- I was chapping doors in that constituency on Sept 18th. They voted yes, hopefully they vote him outHarris is a certainty to go. I took a walk up Clarkston Road yesterday and there were SNP posters in windows everywhere - didn't see a single Labour poster. My Ruth one isn't going down too well with the neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 My Ruth one isn't going down too well with the neighbours. Hmmmmm....... now there's an image that might stick in my head for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 SNP are 1/10 in Weeg South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 SNP are 1/10 in Weeg South. The silent majority. Not this time! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I've got a tenner on Kyle Thornton at 100/1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 SNP are 1/10 in Weeg South. ....and Flora joined the party 2 weeks ago. Says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of Paisley Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Charlie - what's the best tip in terms of number of seats the SNP will win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Think it was 2/1 35-40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Someone posted a good price on here for fewer than 50. My political gambling is even worse than my horse and football betting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Having wiped out the balance on my Paddy Power account over the referendum result, i'm not in a position to place any bets. I still blame Flure for getting my hopes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 1 in 7 will tactically vote to stop the SNP the Scotsman says (hopes)... http://m.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/one-in-seven-to-vote-tactically-to-stop-snp-1-3756167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 1 in 7 will tactically vote to stop the SNP the Scotsman says (hopes)... http://m.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/one-in-seven-to-vote-tactically-to-stop-snp-1-3756167 14%. So seeing that nationally snp lead is 20-26%, not too much worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld_Reekie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 14%. So seeing that nationally snp lead is 20-26%, not too much worry Hmmm. SNP lead generally isn't as much as that is it? Isn't it the swing that's around 20-26%? IMO, there's little chance now of the SNP getting below 20, but over 30 (and being the majority in Scotland) should still be the target. Over 40 is looking good but I dont think it takes much of a swing in the polling figures for projections to move from 50+ to <40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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