Dave78 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I was speaking with a well-known footsoldier and campaigner in Renfrew who was telling me of an area which has consistently recorded 45% Yes, last week returned 75%. After the posts above, and the 'daring to dream' fred, i can always count on Flure posting something that gets me confident again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Me too man. Ach, if he turns out out to be a double agent, working for better together... It's the hope that kills ye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobite Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I've just completed a poll for yougov. Some of the questions seemed a bit rigged so a bit suspicious of where it came from,filled it in anyway as it did ask the core questions about the vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintydave Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I've just completed a poll for yougov. Some of the questions seemed a bit rigged so a bit suspicious of where it came from,filled it in anyway as it did ask the core questions about the vote. This pickles me, why don't they just ask the one question, the one that's on the ballot paper, and be done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe545 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 It's because they each have different methodologies about how they weight each respondent. It's one of the criticisms of yougov that their weighting was too friendly towards Labour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe545 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Should be two polls announced tonight - both for the sunday times. Yougov for the uk edition and panelbase for the scottish edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekevie04 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Kenny Farquarhson tweet. Bad poll coming up or just reading too much in to it? "There's been some serious mismanagement of expectations by the Yes camp this week, if what I'm hearing is true." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Bitter Together will now have to lie about the polls right up to the election As someone recently said - If you came to Scotland and didnt read any papers, watch tv or see any poll results - you would think from your own eyes that Yes is going to win by a landslide If the polls start putting Yes in front, more and more people in the media etc will come out as Yessers and it will snowball even further to the extent that the No campaign is extinguished a week before the vote By continually suggesting the polls are tight or No is in front it gives the illusion that their final week of campaigning is meaningful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 The polls may be bad tonight, but I know what I saw today in the traditionally tough area of Dalkeith. Overwhelmingly Yes, and never more than a couple of people at the No stall at any one time. Oldies are still an issue, but overall I'm still astonished at the change in attitudes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I was speaking with a well-known footsoldier and campaigner in Renfrew who was telling me of an area which has consistently recorded 45% Yes, last week returned 75%. I canvassed an area of North Ayrshire last night that is affectionately known locally as 'Little belfast'. We've to finish it off tonight, but current count with around 3/4's done and with the small number of undecideds removed it stands at 52-48% in favour of No... To put a perspective on it, the last lot to canvass the area were Yes Scotland back in June and they quietly returned just 27% Yes. Even the stereotypical Unionists are turning to Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I canvassed an area of North Ayrshire last night that is affectionately known locally as 'Little belfast'. We've to finish it off tonight... That no a wee bit harsh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 That no a wee bit harsh? Every little helps, 52% of the population won't be missed... They'll all be related anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Would that be drongan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Would that be drongan ? Worse. The Blacklands, Kilwinning. One fella was proudly telling me last night that Kilwinning has 6 lodges...6!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) Bitter Together will now have to lie about the polls right up to the election As someone recently said - If you came to Scotland and didnt read any papers, watch tv or see any poll results - you would think from your own eyes that Yes is going to win by a landslide If the polls start putting Yes in front, more and more people in the media etc will come out as Yessers and it will snowball even further to the extent that the No campaign is extinguished a week before the vote By continually suggesting the polls are tight or No is in front it gives the illusion that their final week of campaigning is meaningful Glasgow earlier this afternoon: I don't know if that tells us very much but going by my own personal experiences then if the Nos really are the silent majority they put many Dominican monks to shame. Edited September 6, 2014 by scotlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Whens the ulster says no march in auld reekie ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Expectations of a Yes vote are off the scale. Its only natural that they expect to win. No is made up of an incompatible allegiance that to be honest hate sharing the same platform never mind a show of strength.However within each party movement there will be a lot of mobilising of voters. Particulary the labour vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekevie04 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Now ol' Rupe's had a liquid lunch possibly, but he's suggesting it's all to play for (or at least I think he is). Murdoch ; London Times will shock Britain and more with reliable new poll on Scottish independence. If right on 18 th vote everything up for grabs https://twitter.com/rupertmurdoch/status/508271651235299328 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 @skymarkwhite: Is Scotland about to vote Yes? Expecting word on a Sunday Times poll later tonight which am told will make Unionists very nervous #indyref Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Elgin today. Apparently Inverness was just as good. No doubt for me where momemtum lies, regardless of what polls say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holty Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 The pictures of Glasgow, Elgin etc, the talk of polls showing a Yes lead and the general feeling I am hearing and seeing around the country are giving me goosebumps on a monumental scale. I have always hoped & believed but now I am daring to dream............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I know it's been mentioned but does anyone have a link to the don't vote = no vote ? Want to spurn on some people to turn out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 I know it's been mentioned but does anyone have a link to the don't vote = no vote ? Want to spurn on some people to turn out! It's a thing to get no voters not to turn out. It's not true however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Yes 47% No 46% DK 7% Excluding DK Yes 51% No 49% From twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 It's a thing to get no voters not to turn out. It's not true however Haha well it fooled me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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