General Election 2017 Mega Thread

WadingInDeeper · Post by **WadingInDeeper** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:27 pm

Definitely, I'm now voting IT

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:27 pm

JD, but will he keep his seat?

I hope the Lib Dems do really well, but how many people will vote tactically to keep the Tories out?

I only did it after thinking about long and hard last night, and the front page of the newspapers was the final straw.

Flatline · Post by **Flatline** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:30 pm

No, I voted UKIP,purely on the basis that I'm a racist Nazi.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:44 pm

My first general election - as a reader of "social media. " Interesting exercise in reading what other people think/say/do and seeing the arguments that are made for various opinions. I imagine the psephologists will have fun (and maybe also nightmares) studying the way people think about their politics.

Not my first general election, of course, that was way back in 1970 and I've not missed one, yet.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:46 pm

...And how many don't vote?

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:47 pm

No but even though I live in the safest seat in the world, it did encourage me to go out and vote, just because...

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:48 pm

Yes. I am normally a lib dem voter but after the massive amount of main stream media attached on Jeremy Corbyn who, to be fair to him, has behaved honestly and honourable during the election debates I have voted Labour.

My constiuency is currently a massive Tory stronghold with Nadine (I can't stand the place so I won't live there, but the jungle is still inviting because there's money involved) Dorries

ClaretMoffitt · Post by **ClaretMoffitt** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:55 pm

I remain a brexiter.

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:56 pm

I wasn't sure when the election was called which way I was going to vote but when I saw some of the views of the people voting Conservative it made me more sure that my initial inkling to vote Labour was the right call.

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:58 pm

Can't vote

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:59 pm

Two hours till the polls close. Hopefully you've all gone out and voted.

As the day goes on I feel it'll be a bigger and bigger Tory majority.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:02 pm

No Education, NHS and social care were key issues for me so voted Labour. Just getting my petrol bombs ready for the riot with all the other lefties tomorrow.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:05 pm

Yes, somebody mentioned that Labour would increase the minimum wage to £10 ph.

Show me the voting slip.

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:09 pm

Saxoman wrote:Can't vote

You in prison or the Luny Bin .

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:25 pm

conyoviejo wrote:You in prison or the Luny Bin .

Are u retired? Curious..

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:31 pm

The Monster Raving Naked Party. (I just started it! If Trump can get elected then I'm in with a great shout!)

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:31 pm

Voted Labour - felt their campaign peaked about two weeks ago, good effort though.

Since then seems more and more like there's going to be a Conservative majority so waking up to anything better than that will be a bonus.

For the most part have enjoyed the political discussions on here

Jambounchained · Post by **Jambounchained** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:36 pm

Michelle McManus

chorleyhere · Post by **chorleyhere** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:43 pm

Voted to re-elect my MP who has proved to be an excellent constituency representative and is widely regarded as an excellent Deputy Speaker by members of all parties and also very well respected. I for one will not be persuaded by Tory election pamphleteers ( Express, Mail, Sun, Telegraph, Times etc) nor by personal misguided TM's letters who thinks I shouldn't vote for anyone but her as she needs her hand holding in Brexit talks poor lamb.

accy sue · Post by **accy sue** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:49 pm

Hello everybody! I hope you don't mind me joining the debate at this late stage! I've read most of the election threads (but am defs going to get out more after tomorrow!), have found them interesting (some of the time!), and a bit harsh/extreme (some of the time!), and a bit childish the rest of the time! I'm sure someone can produce a graph while we twiddle our thumbs til Jeremy Vine steps out with the swingometer! (Please don't!) I'm Labour to my core and think Jeremy is the best candidate for PM since John Smith (from any party). This country would be a different and far better place had he not died. Corbyn is our last hope of getting anywhere near to what might have been had Smith been able to fulfill his promise. We were robbed by his death, and we've been robbed by politicians ever since. I voted Labour today despite the fact that I can't stand my Rvers supporting, back stabbing candidate. (that's Corbyn's back, btw, not mine!). I'm not optimistic. But I'll be staying up! It's gotta be done - even at my age!

1963Claret · Post by **1963Claret** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:16 pm

Voted nice and early. Would normally vote UKIP but now we have Brexit it was a no brainer to vote Conservative. A Corbyn-McDonnell-Abbott power axis would be the stuff of nightmares.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:29 pm

Pollsters 'fascinated' by the Exit Poll results.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:32 pm

Interesting comment from James Forsyth of the Spectator:

https://twitter.com/JGForsyth/status/872896944535990278" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

john'sroseyspecs · Post by **john'sroseyspecs** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:32 pm

This is a bit like waiting for Christmas morning to come. But shiter. One more sleep!

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:34 pm

https://twitter.com/JGForsyth/status/872897913407639555" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:41 pm

Damo wrote:Getting your excuses in early arnt you? That's got to be a good sign

It's not an excuse, it's an opinion that is supported by history. Just look at how viciously they treated "Red Ed". And Watch how viciously they treat whoever is next in that job.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:43 pm

Just watching Sky news.

They're making a big deal about who will declare first.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:45 pm

Spijed wrote:Interesting comment from James Forsyth of the Spectator:

https://twitter.com/JGForsyth/status/872896944535990278" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm sure they'll feel better in about 15 minutes when the exit poll projections are announced.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:47 pm

South West Claret. wrote:...And how many don't vote?

That was in response to Mr TT.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:47 pm

Breaking….
: Ipsos Mori pollsters are ‘fascinated’ by the Exit Poll result,

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:49 pm

Just read Tories not expecting to do well in London.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:51 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:It's not an excuse, it's an opinion that is supported by history. Just look at how viciously they treated "Red Ed". And Watch how viciously they treat whoever is next in that job.

Red Ed?
He was a turd.

If his brother had got the job I suspect Labour would've won the last election or had a better chance in this one.

If it was a choice of May or David Miliband the election would be over by now because David comes across far far better.

taio · Post by **taio** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:51 pm

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Pollsters 'fascinated' by the Exit Poll results.

You'd think that can only mean they are predicting one of two things:

- Tory massive majority; or
- Alliance between other parties a possibilty.

Gut feeling says the latter.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:54 pm

Just think it will mean a lower majority than anticipated.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:54 pm

Ah good, Gina Miller is on channel 4 with Paxman and co.

Time to change channel then.

taio · Post by **taio** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:55 pm

Possibly but I wouldn't be describing that as fascinating

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:56 pm

accy sue wrote:Hello everybody! I hope you don't mind me joining the debate at this late stage! I've read most of the election threads (but am defs going to get out more after tomorrow!), have found them interesting (some of the time!), and a bit harsh/extreme (some of the time!), and a bit childish the rest of the time! I'm sure someone can produce a graph while we twiddle our thumbs til Jeremy Vine steps out with the swingometer! (Please don't!) I'm Labour to my core and think Jeremy is the best candidate for PM since John Smith (from any party). This country would be a different and far better place had he not died. Corbyn is our last hope of getting anywhere near to what might have been had Smith been able to fulfill his promise. We were robbed by his death, and we've been robbed by politicians ever since. I voted Labour today despite the fact that I can't stand my Rvers supporting, back stabbing candidate. (that's Corbyn's back, btw, not mine!). I'm not optimistic. But I'll be staying up! It's gotta be done - even at my age!

Welcome to the political mb, Sue. Very good summary of our "debates" over the past 6 weeks or so. I'm expecting IT to post some graphs over the w/end - once he's got over the excitement of the results (whatever they are). Of course, the rest of us won't understand them.

Yes, John Smith's untimely passing was a loss to the nation. More so, Jo Cox. What unites us is always more important than what divides us.

Only 8 minutes left (now 7) by my clock. Let's the "exit polls" begin. When I was younger - and was allowed a drink - watching the results through the night was a lot of fun. I'll keep going until around 1 a.m. tonight - and then sleep soundly until about 4 - and see what the sunrise brings.

Enjoy the night, everyone.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:59 pm

Oh for ***** sake. I'd forgot about Jeremy Vine and his CNNisation of the results.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:01 pm

BBC calling it for the Tories.as the largest party (BBC1) but no overall majority yet.

Dimbleby and the exit vote.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:01 pm

Wow. 314 for the tories.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:01 pm

If the exit poll is correct Teresa May is history - 314 seats

wow!

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:02 pm

Worth noting that the exit poll 2 years ago showed 316 and they ended up with a Majority.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:02 pm

Fantastic of correct

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:02 pm

Laura Kuenssberg... Looks like TM may have lost her gamble.

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:03 pm

Very interesting poll. Tories could have f***ed it. Think it'll be slightly wrong and I think the tories will have an overall majority

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:04 pm

Betting after Exit Poll announced

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:04 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:Worth noting that the exit poll 2 years ago showed 316 and they ended up with a Majority.

But even if the exit polls are wrong the Conservatives won't have a big majority.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:05 pm

SNP down to 34 - have Labour taken loads of seats in Scotland?

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:07 pm

Spijed wrote:But even if the exit polls are wrong the Conservatives won't have a big majority.

I'm aware.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:08 pm

May's campaign has been the worst since... well Clinton.