6 counties election

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Some tweets from the count ...

http://twitter.com/aldousduke

Good bloke this. Had a few drinks with him on Friday night.

[Windmill abu]

Posted by: currychip 
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"Are there any SDLP supporters on here who are willing to state their preference for a nationalist above a unionist in F&ST despite their parties leadership desire to split the nationalist vote."

Do you not understand the concept of letting the voters have the say.  If they want Gildernew they will vote for her.  If they don't then should they not have the choice of someone else?


Definately, if all parties abide by your rules. But if the unionists declare a poll on a generally sectarian basis. Why should voters of a nationalist persuasion not adopt a similar stance, especially when a hung parliament may be a possible outcome.,

[Ulick]

Bairbre a lot more gracious in acknowledging the support from tactical SDLP voters that McDonnell.

[currychip]

"Definately, if all parties abide by your rules. But if the unionists declare a poll on a generally sectarian basis. Why should voters of a nationalist persuasion not adopt a similar stance, especially when a hung parliament may be a possible outcome."

My point indeed, give the voters the choice.  They may agree with the bigger nationalist/republican candidate.  What if they don't want to do that.  Don't give them the option?

[Ulick]

UUP got less than 3k in North Belfast. That's another one unionism is going to lose next time.

[orangeman]

UUP got less than 3k in North Belfast. That's another one unionism is going to lose next time.

Definitely within reach of SF next time around.

[Maguire01]

Bairbre a lot more gracious in acknowledging the support from tactical SDLP voters that McDonnell.

SF needed the tactical votes in FST, SDLP didn't need the SF vote in SB. Maybe that's the difference?

[orangeman]

Time for bed - no result from F ans ST - Third recount in the morning.

[orangeman]

SINN FEIN SEEK LEGAL ADVICE OVER RECOUNT !!!!!!!!!!!



Here we go.

[Ulick]

Bairbre a lot more gracious in acknowledging the support from tactical SDLP voters that McDonnell.

SF needed the tactical votes in FST, SDLP didn't need the SF vote in SB. Maybe that's the difference?

But he still had SF people voting for him - could have been more tactful.

[Ulick]

Ah fcuk that. Beer was warm anyway. Best put the other three back in the larder...

Nite all...

[orangeman]

Result of 2nd recount


21300 Michelle

21298 Rodney




Solicitors involved on all sides !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[orangeman]

Arlene must have fairly motored up the motorway !!!!!!!!!!!

[Maguire01]

Bairbre a lot more gracious in acknowledging the support from tactical SDLP voters that McDonnell.

SF needed the tactical votes in FST, SDLP didn't need the SF vote in SB. Maybe that's the difference?

But he still had SF people voting for him - could have been more tactful.

But if he did, it would go against their opposition to pacts and would surely be hypocritical. And I'd imagine you would be the first to point this out.

[orangeman]

Whoever loses in F ans ST will be very sore.