The Battle for Fermanagh and South Tyrone

[Zapatista]

I'm hearing there is some old antiquated law that in the event of a draw a coin is tossed to decide the winner. Anyone know about this? Would be ironic if Sinn Féin went through on the Queen's head 

Heard that before too. Would be class if it did happen

[delboy]

what was the result at the end of the original count ?

+6 for connor.

[delboy]

I'm hearing there is some old antiquated law that in the event of a draw a coin is tossed to decide the winner. Anyone know about this? Would be ironic if Sinn Féin went through on the Queen's head 

That was the premise of a a jeffrey archer book, i doubt either candidate would have the grace to accept a loss, i can see this one being decided in the courts.

[gerry]

what was the result at the end of the original count ?

CONNOR: 21296 GILDERNEW: 21288

[longrunsthefox]

I'm hearing there is some old antiquated law that in the event of a draw a coin is tossed to decide the winner. Anyone know about this? Would be ironic if Sinn Féin went through on the Queen's head 

Heard that before too. Would be class if it did happen

If Sinn Féin refuse to recognise the crown they could superglue a euro and stirling 10p together... sorry, I had  a very late night   

[Final Whistle]

In fairness I know a lot of Protestant farmers who voted (or at least said they were going to) vote for Michelle. She has done a lot for the farming communities with one complaint iv heard being that she has done more for the protestant farmer than for the catholic equivilant. Regardless, if she has appeased the protestant community to some extent to vote for her well then she has done an admirable job. With the upcoming budget cuts and slashing of public expenditure, now is the time for the green and the orange to stand side by side.

Secterian politics is on its way out, slowly but surely!

[scud]

In fairness I know a lot of Protestant farmers who voted (or at least said they were going to) vote for Michelle. She has done a lot for the farming communities with one complaint iv heard being that she has done more for the protestant farmer than for the catholic equivilant. Regardless, if she has appeased the protestant community to some extent to vote for her well then she has done an admirable job. With the upcoming budget cuts and slashing of public expenditure, now is the time for the green and the orange to stand side by side.

Secterian politics is on its way out, slowly but surely!

Haven't followed this thread much but I'd have to disagree. A unionist 'unity' candidate resulting in a sectarian headcount rather than a proper election on those silly notions such as issues and merit. Depressingly like the old days I think.

[haranguerer]

It seems you didnt follow his post - anecdotally there were protestants who voted for gildernew, on merit rather than creed.

[Zapatista]

Secterian politics is on its way out, slowly but surely!

I completely agree.

The biggest draw back on that at the minute is when it is being used to attack parties through rhetoric rather than fact. The more I here the SDLP refer to 'not returning to the politics of the past' (ala SF) the more I think they're are relying on it.

[Doogie Browser]

Hot off the press - Unionist camp are alleging fraud in some postal votes.

[omagh_gael]

Hot off the press - Unionist camp are alleging fraud in some postal votes.

Where'd you hear this?

[Doogie Browser]

Hot off the press - Unionist camp are alleging fraud in some postal votes.

Where'd you hear this?

Inside info from the count 

[Rossfan]

I can understand recounts being called and giving different results in a PR count ...transfer sample bundles being different e.g ... but in a one sheet/one vote and tot them all up ...how can there be differences?
Or is it a case of 

[Zapatista]

I can understand recounts being called and giving different results in a PR count ...transfer sample bundles being different e.g ... but in a one sheet/one vote and tot them all up ...how can there be differences?
Or is it a case of 

There're only human.

Alleged fraud

This will never end.

[omagh_gael]

Hot off the press - Unionist camp are alleging fraud in some postal votes.

Where'd you hear this?

Inside info from the count 

Ah...he's a solid source alright! He'll be stuck there for a good while though as he won't be able to leave the hall into the daylight!