Liberal Democrat Election (poll)

[audiotech]

Exactly, I can't understand why so many people on these boards seem to think he will win. Our election is not like the tories election- a relatively unknown candidate will not pick up support as the election is too short.

Actually, Oaten or Huhne would be the best bet for those who hate the Lib Dems as they would likely split the party.

My thinking is related to a realignment of politics, rather than the emotive "hate" term.

 

[ihateblair]

But we're not. Some of our MP's in parliament can be described as that, but that majority of our members are not. Which is why Oaten will not be elected and Campbell has had to say he will position us to the left of Labour.

That's because the lib dems are also terrible opportunists in appearing left to the electorate to get more votes, like with their 50% tax on the rich policy. Having said that, they won't appear too left ie. 'oppose the war' but still support our troops in Iraq .

In reality they are a middle class party representing middle-class interests.

 

[fractionMan]

In reality they are a middle class party representing middle-class interests.

Just like all the other parties then.

 

[Zinedine*]

That's because the lib dems are also terrible opportunists in appearing left to the electorate to get more votes, like with their 50% tax on the rich policy. Having said that, they won't appear too left ie. 'oppose the war' but still support our troops in Iraq .

In reality they are a middle class party representing middle-class interests.

i wasnt saying the were socialist or anything. But out of the three main parties they are the most left wing.

 

[ihateblair]

i wasnt saying the were socialist or anything. But out of the three main parties they are the most left wing.

If they are consistently left-wing then why did the orange book get written, and why would right-wingers join the party?

 

[audiotech]

Ahem....

Oaten will win....

Wrong! He's pulled out.