http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: ENews' Ian Swanston looks at electoral prospects by ward en Thu, 21 May 2026 18:21:01 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6374#post-68463 Wed, 02 May 2012 17:05:34 +0000 crowriver 68463@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The advice I've been given is to vote in order of preference "until you can stomach it no more". In my case, that means not even a last preference for the Tories.</p> <p>I reckon numbering to at least 5th preference should do the trick... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6374#post-68460 Wed, 02 May 2012 16:37:13 +0000 RJ 68460@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'll be voting (twice, as I've been given a proxy) and I very much hope that my first choice gets (back) in. </p> <p>The only thing I'm unsure about is whether to number all of the boxes, even those for candidates/parties I really *don't* want to get in (I read somewhere - possibly another thread on here - that it's more effective to express a clear least preference, as opposed to simply abstaining). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6374#post-68415 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:50:13 +0000 chdot 68415@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Hedging his bets, though, isn't he ? ;)"</p> <p>Yes, but no-one has any idea. </p> <p>Certainties are that candidates from 5 parties will be returned in some seats. </p> <p>Strong probability is that LibDems will do VERY badly - but that seems to be based on things at Westminster. </p> <p>Seems likely that SNP will get more seats than before - but based on the Alex effect - which has been slightly dented recently. </p> <p>There's the (probable) low turnout, alphabet effect - not just in wards where parties are putting up 2 candidates, weather etc. </p> <p>The big question is will SNP or Lab get more seats. </p> <p>SNP are perhaps more confident than they should be. Some voters must remember that they have been in a coalition for 5 years and U turned on their main policy of difference. </p> <p>Lab have put in the most campaigning effort, but may have had minimal effect. Obviously they too would like to be the largest party, but don't seem too confident. </p> <p>SNP and Lab seat numbers depend on LibDem voters. Some will vote LibDem, some will stay at home, some will vote for other parties. </p> <p>Everyone will know on Friday. </p> <p>I say go to the polls - by bike (perfect transport for short journeys) </p> <p>If you think 'I don't vote - it only encourages them', write that on the ballot paper. </p> <p>"Spoiled" papers get more scrutiny as candidates try to see if people meant to vote for them!</p> <p>This is enough of a democracy that the thought police won't be around to do you for graffiti. </p> <p>Vote by party, or policy, or candidate or with closed eyes. </p> <p>Someone will get in - and they are about to get a lot of correspondence on walking + cycling issues. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6374#post-68401 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:18:55 +0000 RJ 68401@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hedging his bets, though, isn't he ? ;) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6374#post-68387 Wed, 02 May 2012 12:43:47 +0000 chdot 68387@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/election-fight-is-on-as-decision-time-nears-1-2265341" rel="nofollow">http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/election-fight-is-on-as-decision-time-nears-1-2265341</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.scotsman.com/news/crunch-time-on-horizon-as-council-election-draws-closer-1-2266814" rel="nofollow">http://www.scotsman.com/news/crunch-time-on-horizon-as-council-election-draws-closer-1-2266814</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.scotsman.com/news/election-looms-as-it-s-all-up-to-the-voters-1-2269069" rel="nofollow">http://www.scotsman.com/news/election-looms-as-it-s-all-up-to-the-voters-1-2269069</a> </p>