The Bishop
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Post by The Bishop on Nov 26, 2022 12:24:33 GMT
While in general I can't pretend to disagree with your last sentence, the trick is for Labour to make itself irresistable to voters so that they aren't tempted by other parties. Relying on purely tactical votes is not the most satisfying way to win elections. As already discussed, its often a bit more difficult to do that when Labour controls the council unfortunately. (and Warrington in particular has had some well-publicised problems) |
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myth11
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Post by myth11 on Nov 26, 2022 20:51:36 GMT
that might be the case because it was never really worked Without knowing the place it’s hard to say, but your general point is good. Particularly in wards with a small population doing some work around a decent local candidate, particularly one known already for other things, can make a staggering difference. These places can seem like Tory fortresses (and in general elections that can remain so). I can recall an amazing win by a young Labour candidate in the Derbyshire Dales (who later regrettably chose to become an independent!). If the Tories make the task easier with an inappropriate candidate choice, so much the better. Sutton consists of 4 smallish villages and a prison who when I used play always had home games only….. |
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carlton43
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Post by carlton43 on Nov 26, 2022 21:27:45 GMT
Without knowing the place it’s hard to say, but your general point is good. Particularly in wards with a small population doing some work around a decent local candidate, particularly one known already for other things, can make a staggering difference. These places can seem like Tory fortresses (and in general elections that can remain so). I can recall an amazing win by a young Labour candidate in the Derbyshire Dales (who later regrettably chose to become an independent!). If the Tories make the task easier with an inappropriate candidate choice, so much the better. Sutton consists of 4 smallish villages and a prison who when I used play always had home games only….. Areyou ramping up the opposition? |
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Chris from Brum
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Post by Chris from Brum on Nov 26, 2022 21:50:36 GMT
Without knowing the place it’s hard to say, but your general point is good. Particularly in wards with a small population doing some work around a decent local candidate, particularly one known already for other things, can make a staggering difference. These places can seem like Tory fortresses (and in general elections that can remain so). I can recall an amazing win by a young Labour candidate in the Derbyshire Dales (who later regrettably chose to become an independent!). If the Tories make the task easier with an inappropriate candidate choice, so much the better. Sutton consists of 4 smallish villages and a prison who when I used play always had home games only….. Funny, that. |
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