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Original poster

So who is actually going to VOTE Lib Dem then?

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gaelicsheep · 15/04/2010 23:09

Because I reckon if everyone who says they agree most with the Lib Dems actually voted for them, they'd have a real chance. So how about it?

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chaostrulyreigns · 15/04/2010 23:13

Gah. Still feel it's a wasted vote, although the policies are the most to my tastes and he seems the most normal.

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gaelicsheep · 15/04/2010 23:17

But it's a self fulfilling prophecy isn't it? Thankfully I live in a reasonably safe Lib Dem seat so I can go with my instincts without worrying about the tactical consequences.

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OptimistS · 15/04/2010 23:18

I am. I live in a constituency that could end up with an MP from any of the three main parties.

It's worth voting for what you believe in even if you don't think they'll win overall. At one time we had Whigs and Conservatives and Labour were hardly in existence. It took time for Labour to grow. I think the Lib Dems will steal a significant proportion of the vote in this election, to the extent that they may be real contenders in the next.

WeNeedToLeaveInFiveMinutes · 15/04/2010 23:20

Me. I have a LibDem MP and I want to keep him.

toccatanfudge · 15/04/2010 23:21

I will be voting Lib Dem.

It's currently Tory (only just though think it was something like 600 votes in it) and is apparently one of the ones that Labour is aiming for.........

But I shall still vote Lib Dem, though won't mind if Tory gets in again as he's actually ok

GrimmaTheNome · 15/04/2010 23:25

I might - or I might feel compelled to vote tactically (not quite sure how our area is positioned re UKIP/BNP).

I'm not sure they're ready for actual govt (despite what they say) but it would be interesting to have them as a strong partner in a coalition, or as the main opposition party.

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gaelicsheep · 15/04/2010 23:31

I agree they're not ready for Government, but I think they're the party with the power at the moment. Just look at how GB is sucking up to NC. In the event of a hung Parliament (which I am very much hoping happens) the Lib Dems are the ones everyone will want as their friends.

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TrillianAstra · 15/04/2010 23:34

Surely someone must have the stats on what % of seats go to a party that was not in second place last time around?

I'm voting Lib Dem, our candidate is a scientist who DP actually had cause to go and listen when he was giving a seminar. I've never thought that there should be fewer scientists in parliament.

vesela · 16/04/2010 08:17

TrillianAstra, I think the Lib Dems are in second place in just under half the constituencies.

(Either just under half or just over half -can't remember which).

vesela · 16/04/2010 08:23

These are the Lib Dems' most winnable seats, although some of them are probably being targetted harder than others.

(the reason Solihull is at the top although it actually is currently LD is because of boundary changes that make it notionally Conservative, although still very marginal).

deaddei · 16/04/2010 08:29

I might.
I live in a LibDem constituency, but have not voted for them before.
Then again I may vote Conservative.

GrimmaTheNome · 16/04/2010 09:20

Just checked - although we're adjacent to some of the areas with BNP/UKIP, we've got Con/Lab/Lib/Green. Solidly con (~50% for years) though the old MP is going and the new con candidate is a Scot which may diminish his slice (not saying it should!)

So it probably matters not what I vote, which at least means I don't have to be tactical.

BakewellTarts · 16/04/2010 09:26

We live in a very safe Tory seat so my vote matters little. I am Lib Dem by inclination and so will probably vote for them. They did come second last time but need over a 20% swing to oust the current MP. Not going to happen...

wastwinsetandpearls · 16/04/2010 09:26

I am in North Dorset so one of the Lib Dem target seats. I am voting Lib Dem as is dp. I have always voted Labour, been a party activist in fact.

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Bumperliouzzzzzz · 16/04/2010 10:03

Yep me, though I am a Labour supporter, but I live in a Lib DEm/Tory marginal.

Thromdimbulator · 16/04/2010 10:20

LibDem here already. Will get my vote.

MrsShu · 16/04/2010 10:21

me

firsttimemama · 16/04/2010 10:23

Me - And even if they don't win I don't think it's a wasted vote anymore as they've made so much ground that all votes will help them into a stronger position next time round and it strenghthens the case for PR in future.

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HelenMumsnet · 16/04/2010 10:37

Hello. Just popping in to say please do take our poll and let us know if the leaders' debate has changed your views on the way you'll vote.

Everyone who takes the poll will be entered into a prize draw: [http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/politics/947681-TV-Debate-who-did-best-Take-our-third-election-poll more details here]]

ShowOfHands · 16/04/2010 10:38

I have NO idea who to vote for. I want to vote labour and all things being equal I would. But I live in a newly formed constituency that is comprised of part of a lib dem seat and part of a seat fought closely by labour/cons. If it would prevent a tory majority, I'd vote either lab or libdem but cannot fathom how the votes might fall.

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HelenMumsnet · 16/04/2010 10:38

sorry more details here

elportodelgato · 16/04/2010 10:39

I am voting Lib Dem - never have before but Nick Clegg has totally won my vote after last night and our local Lib Dem candidate is excellent. It probably won't make a difference in my very safe Labour constituency but I hope it cuts the majority down, they need a shake

bluecardi · 16/04/2010 10:55

How do they differ from green?

arolf · 16/04/2010 11:11

I'm voting LibDem, even though i live in a safe tory seat. my parents live in a safe lib dem seat and have always voted libdem too.

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