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Post by grahammurray on Feb 8, 2023 18:13:22 GMT
I believe it is a comical remark about the low level of electoral turnout in parts of Skelmersdale, m'lord. Oh. I assumed that Crimson King was referring to some sort of local referendum or by-election which we didn’t know about. I didn’t realise that he was stupid enough to think that they are called “ballots”. It is of course entirely realistic that there will be a turnout of only 3 votes in the by-election. They are called ballots. |
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Post by owainsutton on Feb 8, 2023 18:20:18 GMT
Oh. I assumed that Crimson King was referring to some sort of local referendum or by-election which we didn’t know about. I didn’t realise that he was stupid enough to think that they are called “ballots”. It is of course entirely realistic that there will be a turnout of only 3 votes in the by-election. They are called ballots. Indeed. As in 'spoiled ballots', for instance. |
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Post by galloglass on Feb 8, 2023 21:22:31 GMT
Finally started to get some leaflets here in West Lancs to at least give the impression of an election campaign. No door canvassing by anyone btw.
So far its been a generic Lab leaflet prior to the by-election being called in Dec.
Jan was one each from the Lab and Con candidates.
Tuesday last week was the Lib Dem & Con election communications.
Friday was the Refuk election communication, personalised letter from the Lab candidate and a Con Intouch newspaper style leaflet.
This Tuesday we had the Lab election communication and a Lab leaflet through the letter box.
Not seen posters in any windows, nor any campaign events by any party.
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Post by aargauer on Feb 8, 2023 21:30:51 GMT
Finally started to get some leaflets here in West Lancs to at least give the impression of an election campaign. No door canvassing by anyone btw. So far its been a generic Lab leaflet prior to the by-election being called in Dec. Jan was one each from the Lab and Con candidates. Tuesday last week was the Lib Dem & Con election communications. Friday was the Refuk election communication, personalised letter from the Lab candidate and a Con Intouch newspaper style leaflet. This Tuesday we had the Lab election communication and a Lab leaflet through the letter box. Not seen posters in any windows, nor any campaign events by any party. Expecting a comically low tory absolute number. |
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Post by bsjmcr on Feb 8, 2023 21:33:39 GMT
Finally started to get some leaflets here in West Lancs to at least give the impression of an election campaign. No door canvassing by anyone btw. So far its been a generic Lab leaflet prior to the by-election being called in Dec. Jan was one each from the Lab and Con candidates. Tuesday last week was the Lib Dem & Con election communications. Friday was the Refuk election communication, personalised letter from the Lab candidate and a Con Intouch newspaper style leaflet. This Tuesday we had the Lab election communication and a Lab leaflet through the letter box. Not seen posters in any windows, nor any campaign events by any party. Expecting a comically low tory absolute number. Last chance: Higher or lower turnout than S&U? The weather isn’t much better… it may not be freezing but it might as well be… |
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Post by greenhert on Feb 8, 2023 21:36:52 GMT
Higher, but not by much. I predict a turnout of 30-35%.
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Post by aargauer on Feb 8, 2023 21:51:26 GMT
Expecting a comically low tory absolute number. Last chance: Higher or lower turnout than S&U? The weather isn’t much better… it may not be freezing but it might as well be… lower |
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Post by manchesterman on Feb 8, 2023 22:44:10 GMT
Have I tuned in to an episode of Play Your Cards Right? 
Anyway, here's a Labour leaflet from the campaign to keep you engaged in the snoozefest!
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Post by bsjmcr on Feb 9, 2023 0:41:55 GMT
Have I tuned in to an episode of Play Your Cards Right?
Anyway, here's a Labour leaflet from the campaign to keep you engaged in the snoozefest!
Being familiar with Huddersfield/Kirklees, every time I see the bold Dalton I keep thinking there’s a by-election (and it would be an equally dull one as this) in Huddersfield’s Dalton ward. |
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Post by minionofmidas on Feb 9, 2023 4:43:26 GMT
Have I tuned in to an episode of Play Your Cards Right?
Anyway, here's a Labour leaflet from the campaign to keep you engaged in the snoozefest!
Being familiar with Huddersfield/Kirklees, every time I see the bold Dalton I keep thinking there’s a by-election (and it would be an equally dull one as this) in Huddersfield’s Dalton ward. When most people the world over read the name Dalton, they think of Joe.  |
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Post by yellowperil on Feb 9, 2023 9:54:43 GMT
Have I tuned in to an episode of Play Your Cards Right?
Anyway, here's a Labour leaflet from the campaign to keep you engaged in the snoozefest!
I'm not sure here is anything about that artwork which would encourage a reluctant/ unenthused voter to take the trouble to find their polling station. Indeed, I come away with the feeling it's all going to be too much trouble. |
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Post by philvn on Feb 9, 2023 10:47:02 GMT
My mum just voted for me by proxy in Ormskirk. Pretty quiet, she said.
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Post by Arthur Figgis on Feb 9, 2023 10:53:21 GMT
My mum just voted for me by proxy in Ormskirk. Pretty quiet, she said. Didn't know you were one of the candidates. |
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Post by galloglass on Feb 9, 2023 11:45:02 GMT
Voted in one of the larger polling station areas today, the polling clerks said it was very quiet, roughly one person every 15 mins.
The box also looked rather empty when I dropped my ballot in so I think we are looking at a lower turnout.
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Post by johnloony on Feb 9, 2023 12:51:51 GMT
Oh. I assumed that Crimson King was referring to some sort of local referendum or by-election which we didn’t know about. I didn’t realise that he was stupid enough to think that they are called “ballots”. It is of course entirely realistic that there will be a turnout of only 3 votes in the by-election. They are called ballots. Americans call them "ballots". Civilised countries call them "votes", which are cast on "ballot papers". |
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Post by johnloony on Feb 9, 2023 12:52:07 GMT
Indeed. As in 'spoiled ballots', for instance. You mean "spoiled votes", or cases in which the voter has "spoiled his/her ballot paper". Not "spoiled his/her ballot". |
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Post by stb12 on Feb 9, 2023 13:00:00 GMT
My mum just voted for me by proxy in Ormskirk. Pretty quiet, she said. Two Labour candidates? |
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Post by Wisconsin on Feb 9, 2023 13:12:43 GMT
Do you need photo ID to vote in person for this by-election?
EDIT: Should have Googled first:
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Post by grahammurray on Feb 9, 2023 13:41:38 GMT
Americans call them "ballots". Civilised countries call them "votes", which are cast on "ballot papers". The Electoral Commission calls them ballots. Legislation refers to them as ballots. |
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Post by minionofmidas on Feb 9, 2023 15:32:34 GMT
Americans call them "ballots". Civilised countries call them "votes", which are cast on "ballot papers". The Electoral Commission calls them ballots. Legislation refers to them as ballots. What part of 'civilised' do you not under... I'll get my coat.  |
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