[Politics] Will you vote tactically today if you think your preferred party cannot win your seat?

nicko31 · Dec 12, 2019

There's been a lot of talk about this in recent weeks and a whole host of websites have popped up, this behaviour seems a lot more prevalent in young voter that are less wed to party tribalism.

I would certainly vote tactically if I needed to, little point in voting for someone that has no chance if there is a second best option.

Da Man Clay · Dec 12, 2019

Absolutely.

Blue Valkyrie · Dec 12, 2019

Sadly no tactical vote was possible for me - only 1 winner in my constituency no matter what.

A tactical vote option would have made my choice so much easier.

nicko31 · Dec 12, 2019

Blue Valkyrie said:
Sadly no tactical vote was possible for me - only 1 winner in my constituency no matter what.

A tactical vote option would have made my choice so much easier.

A friend of mine was in that position and used the vote swap website, think there has been a bit of that going on

Bold Seagull · Dec 12, 2019

Alan Partridge thinks so (I challenge anyone to read a Steve Coogan piece without Alan's voice in your head...)

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/11/labour-voting-tactically-stop-boris-johnson-steve-coogan

Bold Seagull · Dec 12, 2019

Tactical voting is an essential part of FPTP democracy. This is our model. It is perfectly reasonable to dislike someone running the country as much as you like someone. Voting for the MP you feel is most in touch locally regardless of party is as valid as voting for a candidate that simply has the best chance of stopping the party you don't want running the country.

LamieRobertson · Dec 12, 2019

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NO.

I bet 100% of the voters that voted yes, are also remoaners.

nicko31 · Dec 12, 2019

Bold Seagull said:
Tactical voting is an essential part of FPTP democracy. This is our model. It is perfectly reasonable to dislike someone running the country as much as you like someone. Voting for the MP you feel is most in touch locally regardless of party is as valid as voting for a candidate that simply has the best chance of stopping the party you don't want running the country.

We have a PM that is trying to use a GE to settle a Brexit that there is no longer a majority for. FPTP is the perfect tool to abuse the population

SweatyMexican · Dec 12, 2019

Using such an undemocratic voting system, what other choice do we have?

Bold Seagull · Dec 12, 2019

Mouldy Boots said:
NO.

I bet 100% of the voters that voted yes, are also remoaners.

That's how the Tories reach their statistics. From out of their arses. :lolol:

There's a lot more at stake for people than Brexit by allowing Boris a free reign on this country. A lot more.

The Lemming Stomper · Dec 12, 2019

.

No need, L R-M a shoe in in Peacehaven

Is it PotG? · Dec 12, 2019

Be interesting later to see how this quite new tactic pans out.

An unpredictable final result, that I believe will simply serve to continue the impasse and chaos in Westminster.

If it is hung, then possible progress with essential such as the NHS will be held up with bickering and more coalition voting.

nicko31 · Dec 12, 2019

Is it PotG? said:
Be interesting later to see how this quite new tactic pans out.

An unpredictable final result, that I believe will simply serve to continue the impasse and chaos in Westminster.

If it is hung, then possible progress with essential such as the NHS will be held up with bickering and more coalition voting.

Oh please don't kid yourself that screwing our economy by leaving the world's biggest free trading block is somehow good for the NHS, something the Tories have run down for 9 years...

Kalimantan Gull · Dec 12, 2019

To be honest, as I don't have my own political party, there is no party that has all the right policies for me and every vote I make is for the least worst option.... but yes, I will generally go for the least worst option that can win, as I did earlier today

Kalimantan Gull · Dec 12, 2019

Blue Valkyrie said:
Sadly no tactical vote was possible for me - only 1 winner in my constituency no matter what.

A tactical vote option would have made my choice so much easier.

the god Odin once again, eh?

Brovion · Dec 12, 2019

No, never, I'm not a vote whore and I'm not that negative. I want to vote FOR something, not just AGAINST something. Plus it's a blindfold choice. I'm guessing people who vote tactically are basing their choice on who came second in their constituency last time. How do you know that will be the case this time? If, for example, the LDs came second last time do you still think they're the best bet to beat the Tory? Labour have been doing better in the polls.

Kalimantan Gull · Dec 12, 2019

Mouldy Boots said:
NO.

I bet 100% of the voters that voted yes, are also remoaners.

Sure? I bet there are plenty of committed Leavers who have decided to vote Tory rather than UKIP or Brexit Party, even though I bet those parties are closer to their hearts.

Taybha · Dec 12, 2019

what a fkn mess these people have dragged this country into, if you can vote with a clear conscience for the Conservative party then fair play, you have no conscience and deserve another 5 years of bullshit.

Vive la resistance Vote Plaid Cymru

WATFORD zero · Dec 12, 2019

If God hadn't wanted us to vote tactically, he wouldn't have invented FPTP :shrug:

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