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You know what, Corbyn could actually win this election.

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surferjet · 22/05/2017 19:05

He really could, the polls are looking good for labour.
TM might regret her decision to call this snap election.

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squirreltrap · 22/05/2017 19:08

Going on the political events of the last year, we can't count on media agendas to predict anything. So despite his absolute trashing from mainstream media, people are understanding what he is actually about rather than the twisted version of him, and so yes he could win - his policies should appeal to many many people.

Smeaton · 22/05/2017 19:09

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ZaZathecat · 22/05/2017 19:09

Good.

ragz134 · 22/05/2017 19:11

If we had PR then maybe, under FPTP the areas with massive majorities aren't going to change that much I don't think. It is encouraging though, we need a strong turnout.

MerryMarigold · 22/05/2017 19:12

Hopefully. I think social media helps. I've only seen one pro Tory post on my FB (she works for a con MP). I have a huge friend list so I've been surprised it's not more even.

TheBogQueen · 22/05/2017 19:13

He won't win.

surferjet · 22/05/2017 19:15

People should vote for the party not the leader, but personality does count for a lot of people.
Funny thing is, the younger generation ( & I'm talking the under 25's ) seem to 'get him' - he's focusing on them of course, but why not? they are the future.
If they just actually go and vote, he could win.

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allthingsred · 22/05/2017 19:17

I hope so!

katienana · 22/05/2017 19:18

I don't think he will win but I think it will be a lot closer than we expected a few weeks back. I am a labour member and I did not vote for JC but he's winning me over! I admire his guts and his principles.

Chchchchangeabout · 22/05/2017 19:19

I don't think so. I also hope not. I am normally a lib dem or labour voter, but I think Corbyn's Labour would be a disaster. You can't just keep giving away free money to solve all problems ever when you're ACTUALLY in charge. I also have serious questions with the way he has dealt with bullying, murky views and sexism in his party.

Bombardier25966 · 22/05/2017 19:19

Whatever the outcome, I hope he remains the party leader (and I didn't feel that way a few weeks ago).

He has engaged people in politics that others could not, he has shown that some in power do listen irrespective of your background or circumstances. He has given people hope for a kinder future.

Chchchchangeabout · 22/05/2017 19:20

Merry I don't think your social media feed will be a good indication of overall voting patterns.

LittleBearPad · 22/05/2017 19:21

He'd be an utter disaster. As would his front bench. The best thing for the Labour Party will be for him to lose badly and finally quit.

Chchchchangeabout · 22/05/2017 19:21

Not yours personally, just anyone's. FB is an echo chamber.

LittleBearPad · 22/05/2017 19:21

Social media feeds definitely aren't a good indicator. They are echo chambers.

LittleBearPad · 22/05/2017 19:22

X-post Chch

WellErrr · 22/05/2017 19:23

I think social media helps. I've only seen one pro Tory post on my FB

I'm voting Tory and I wouldn't share anything on Facebook because people get a bit hysterical about all Tory supporters being evil child hating factory owners etc.

Beware the silent majority..!

londonfeather · 22/05/2017 19:23

Oh I love him and I hope he gets in. I'm really not holding my breath though - wish I felt more confident.

NettJarrp · 22/05/2017 19:24

I hope so. I'm VERY impressed with Jeremy Corbyn, particularly over the last few weeks.

WellErrr · 22/05/2017 19:24

I don't understand how people can vote Labour when the sums just don't add up?

I love a lot of their policies - but they're totally unrealistic. They'll never happen.

PortiaCastis · 22/05/2017 19:24

I hope so.

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iwouldgoouttonight · 22/05/2017 19:24

Sadly I don't think he will. I remember with the last election and the EU referendum I started to think Labour would win and that we'd remain in the EU. But I've realised it's because I read things biased to my point of view, eg my FB friends all share similar values, the suggested content tends to come from the independent, etc so I was guilty of being in my own little bubble.

In the city I live in there are three city wards, all of which tend to normally be labour, but there are seven wards in the county which all tend to be tory. The majority of the population live in the city but because of the voting system their voices count for less.

Oly5 · 22/05/2017 19:24

I hope you're right

Chchchchangeabout · 22/05/2017 19:25

Ha ha Littlebear how funny. Also agree with your earlier comment.

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