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    Just wondering, has anyone had any prospective candidates or party representatives at their door ? All Ive had and by memory not from all parties, has been slick "marketing" materials through the letter box, no canvassing phone calls either. Or do candidates not bother door stepping anymore meeting the people "promoting themselves"...is it all social media now or what ? Oh and down here in Easter Ross there is no mention of the SNP candidates name on any posters, just bland yellow : Vote SNP posters. SNP will walk it anyway, but its interesting to read that Ms Sturgeon is slightly flapping, apparently going all out today on a yes yes SNP on both ballots push.

    Source : The Herald : "NICOLA Sturgeon will hammer home her "Both Votes SNP" message in the final 24 hours of the election campaign today as jitters grow over her target of winning an overall Holyrood majority. The SNP leader will address a rally in Glasgow city centre, when she will appeal for support on both the constituency and regional votes to "guarantee" the party's continued control over the Scottish Parliament. Insiders voiced fears the SNP could fall short of winning a majority, especially if turn-out if low". ITs also interesting thats Ms Sturgeon has attempted to steer the election debate away from the constitution ( indy 2 parked for a whiley whilst they remember that when elected they have to govern scotland !! ) in the final 48 hours before we go to the polls.

    During a visit to Aberdeen, she said job creation would be "at the heart of a re-elected SNP Government’s agenda" ( well she would wouldnt she, and job creation must be at the heart of every parties pledges, so whats new : oh : she was in Aberdeen still suffering from oil price collapse ) . Senior colleagues also issued statements saying "education will be the defining priority" ( and EIS have already stated that their plans will be challenged just as English Tory education policies are being actively resisted ) and pledging to invest in "our most cherished public service," the NHS. ( again its a so what, we expect all parties to invest in the NHS ) So pledges on job creation, education and NHS with no details behind them.

    SOmethings rattled them, and turn out will be a lot lower than indy1 and last election, as I get the feeling people are "electioned out" and turnout will fall to usual numbers : maybe their own polls suggest something other than a predicted wipe out is around the corner, anyway Ms Sturgeon is leaving nothing to chance. Needless to say I will not be voting SNP on either constituency or regional votes.
    Last edited by rob murray; 04-May-16 at 11:16.

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