European Parliament Elections 2019

Spanish Eyes · 24-05-2019 9:03pm

Maybe FFG will clean up in the locals, but I certainly voted for our two local indos and a few others outside the party machines for once. Avoided those outside FFG I would never vote for even if they promised a prize for everyone in the audience.

Keep local elections local.

The ballot papers were like rolls of toilet paper. Funny to see people trying to squeeze all three papers into the box.

Nobelium · 24-05-2019 9:19pm

The only vote worthy of any respect these days . .

Seth Brundle · 24-05-2019 9:19pm

A friend in England sent this to me...

Nobelium · 24-05-2019 9:22pm

OneEyedORourke wrote: »

I really hope Maria Walsh doesn't get the final seat. She was terrible in debates and looks completely out of her depth.

Sounds perfect for FG then . . she'll do and say exactly what she's told to by them

badtoro · 24-05-2019 9:25pm

Seth Brundle wrote: »

A friend in England sent this to me...

The irony will be totally lost on "the 17.4 million" brigade.

Perhaps they'll all end up living in France. I hear Sangatte is popular.

charlie14 · 24-05-2019 9:31pm

Seth Brundle wrote: »

A friend in England sent this to me...

Just when you think it cannot get any crazier.....

Sheeps · 24-05-2019 9:33pm

I've a feeling the last Red C polls haven't been telling the entire story, and I really wonder what effect the last debate for MNW has had on Saoirse McHugh. I'd imaging she's had a colossal boost in support since then.

Nobelium · 24-05-2019 9:36pm

Sheeps wrote: »

I've a feeling the last Red C polls haven't been telling the entire story, and I really wonder what effect the last debate for MNW has had on Saoirse McHugh. I'd imaging she's had a colossal boost in support since then.

you mean the one that resorted to attacking people personally when she wasn't able to debate or answer the questions ? Maybe some people are stupid enough to be fooled by that, but not as many as you think.

Sheeps · 24-05-2019 9:40pm

Nobelium wrote: »

you mean the one that resorted to attacking people personally when she wasn't able to debate or answer the questions ? Maybe some people are stupid enough to be fooled by that, but not as many as you think.

Yes, I do mean that one, and that those attacks put her in the lime light for the last week. The bookies dropped her odds from 50/1 to 4/1 for the last seat. I think you're overestimating the support for Peter Casey that is out there and I've a feeling that's what people wanted to see. Him being put in his place by someone who's new to the game.

Fan of Netflix · 24-05-2019 9:46pm

McHugh has a serious chance IMO. She will be the most transfer friendly.

lawred2 · 24-05-2019 9:46pm

First time ever I went the full ballot. Thank you Ben Gilroy.

Nobelium · 24-05-2019 9:48pm

Sheeps wrote: »

Yes, I do mean that one, and that those attacks put her in the lime light for the last week. The bookies dropped her odds from 50/1 to 4/1 for the last seat. I think you're overestimating the support for Peter Casey that is out there and I've a feeling that's what people wanted to see. Him being put in his place by someone who's new to the game.

Actually it peaked my interest in Casey instead when I noticed some of the other candidates had to resort to that.

Zubeneschamali · 24-05-2019 9:50pm

Fan of Netflix wrote: »

McHugh has a serious chance IMO. She will be the most transfer friendly.

I would be delighted if she stole the 4th seat. Against gay rose of tralee, free cheese man and Z-list RTE celeb, a Green candidate with actual views would be a real relief.

badtoro · 24-05-2019 9:56pm

I gave McHugh 2, after Ming. I hadn't planned to, in the booth I was thinking more of who I'd rather not see in.

Obviously I'd like Ming there, Carthy (though I'm not well disposed to SF cos history), McGuinness I can't stand but she'll be elected. So, FF running 2 candidates would in my mind be favourite for 4th, but I'd prefer McHugh there over the hysterical minister for Cheese, or the bumbling auld racist. I forgot about Walsh, I hope the electorate does too.

robman60 · 24-05-2019 9:58pm

Interested to see if Andrews will do enough to get over the line. Will need FPV as he will only transfer from Durkan I'd say, and even then not hugely. They were third FPV last time but ended fifth. If Daly can stay within 2-3% of him, transfers could scrape it for her.

He went from 18% to 12% in the polls and all I've seen of him since was a notably bad performance on the debate. Don't think he is as safe as the bookies seem to think.

lbc2019 · 24-05-2019 9:58pm

I actually gave Labour my #1 in South- Green seemed a bit unhinged

robman60 · 24-05-2019 10:00pm

lbc2019 wrote: »

I actually gave Labour my #1 in South- Green seemed a bit unhinged

She's the only labour candidate I ever thought was up to it. Seems to be a real labour woman as opposed to the Aodáin Ó Ríordán style champagne socialist.

Zubeneschamali · 24-05-2019 10:01pm

Someone put on the late late for the exit poll, I can't stand to look at Tubridy.

Nobelium · 24-05-2019 10:03pm

lbc2019 wrote: »

I actually gave Labour my #1 in South- Green seemed a bit unhinged

Some people seem to have a very short memory. The green party - Fianna Fáil coalition of 2007 was the government that destroyed Ireland economically for a generation.

Fann Linn · 24-05-2019 10:03pm

GP looking to top the seat in Dublin and in the mix for Munster and Ulster NW according to Red C exit polls.

Zubeneschamali · 24-05-2019 10:04pm

Nobelium wrote: »

Some people seem to have a very short memory. The green party - Fianna Fáil coalition of 2007 was the government that destroyed Ireland economically for a generation.

Yes, and yet some feckers are still voting FF.

dark crystal · 24-05-2019 10:04pm

Gave my #1 to Grace O'Sullivan (Greens) in the South. Really hope she gets a seat.

Sheeps · 24-05-2019 10:05pm

Sheeps wrote: »

Yes, I do mean that one, and that those attacks put her in the lime light for the last week. The bookies dropped her odds from 50/1 to 4/1 for the last seat. I think you're overestimating the support for Peter Casey that is out there and I've a feeling that's what people wanted to see. Him being put in his place by someone who's new to the game.

Exit poll on Late Late show has Saoirse McHugh in third

Nobelium · 24-05-2019 10:05pm

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

Yes, and yet some feckers are still voting FF.

self serving intrests knows no bounds in FFG

L1011 · 24-05-2019 10:06pm

Exit poll suggests Dublin has gone it's own way entirely again. Fools game predicting that seat, which I did try!

whatawaster · 24-05-2019 10:09pm

Could be 3 Green seats on these numbers

Faugheen · 24-05-2019 10:12pm

I doubt even Eamon Ryan could have seen this one coming.

robman60 · 24-05-2019 10:13pm

Can anyone please post the exit polls?

is_that_so · 24-05-2019 10:14pm

Faugheen wrote: »

I doubt even Eamon Ryan could have seen this one coming.

I'm really astonished at the levels they seem to have hit. Fantastic for them.

is_that_so · 24-05-2019 10:14pm

robman60 wrote: »

Can anyone please post the exit polls?

https://www.rte.ie/news/2019/0524/1051567-strong-support-for-greens-in-euro-elections-exit-poll/

Casey gone, Ming might be and three women most likely to get in.

Jamie2k9 · 24-05-2019 10:14pm

Nervous weekend for Lynn Boylan....

Sheeps · 24-05-2019 10:14pm

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Nervous weekend for Lynn Boylan....

Depends on transfers, I'd say Fitzgerald is in trouble.

is_that_so · 24-05-2019 10:17pm

Fann Linn wrote: »

GP looking to top the seat in Dublin and in the mix for Munster and Ulster NW according to Red C exit polls.

They could take it. Herself and Ming I would guess in the shootout for the last seat.

Fann Linn · 24-05-2019 10:19pm

9% between the two FF in Connacht/ Ulster, and also faring out badly elsewhere. I love it.
Time for MM to go.

is_that_so · 24-05-2019 10:19pm

Sheeps wrote: »

Depends on transfers, I'd say Fitzgerald is in trouble.

Should be OK as she has Durkan on 5% and could expect some from White as well. Boylan is in trouble.

Sir Oxman · 24-05-2019 10:21pm

Mad number for Cuffe in Dublin 23%
Delighted FitzGerald FG bombed and FF too
Labour bombed beaten by SD
Daly ahead of Boylan SF

Though the poll is +/-4%

Ming did bad 10%
Casey bad too 7%
Greens doing well in all 3 Euros and the LE's (9%)

All the lunatics on all Euro ballots apparently ~0-1% ish (exc Casey)

Jamie2k9 · 24-05-2019 10:21pm

I would usually vote FG however I only gave them number 4 and 5. I knew Kelly would be safe anyway. Green's and Mick got my one and two. I don't particularly like either but to be honest PESCO has done damage to FG and FF.

Mahony0509 · 24-05-2019 10:22pm

Plumbthedepths · 24-05-2019 10:24pm

Delighted my numbers 1,2,3 polling well.
Flanagan
McHugh
Carthy

Tell me how · 24-05-2019 10:25pm

dark crystal wrote: »

Gave my #1 to Grace O'Sullivan (Greens) in the South. Really hope she gets a seat.

As did I. Challenge will be to stick to green principles in coming years as they get the opportunity to influence governance.

namloc1980 · 24-05-2019 10:25pm

Nobelium wrote: »

The only vote worthy of any respect these days . .

Looks like you got the wrong ballot paper.

Zubeneschamali · 24-05-2019 10:28pm

Amazing by the Greens. I voted #1 McHugh, but I thought she was a no hoper.

Maybe the horse will learn to sing.

blanch152 · 24-05-2019 10:28pm

Sheeps wrote: »

Depends on transfers, I'd say Fitzgerald is in trouble.

Fitzgerald has Durkan to give transfers.

Absolutely delighted for the Greens. Three seats are definitely in the mix because they are so transfer-friendly.

There may be a missed opportunity at local level because of a lack of candidates.

Sinn Fein could hold all three seats, but equally, could lose two of the three seats. Will be a nervous weekend for them. Boylan is definitely in trouble, and Liadh Ni Riadh in the South will need FF transfers.

gmisk · 24-05-2019 10:29pm

Delighted to see greens doing so well, have to say I am surprised I thought Cuffe might get a seat but potentially topping the poll wowsers!

How is GOD getting on?

Tell me how · 24-05-2019 10:29pm

gmisk wrote: »

Delighted to see greens doing so well, have to say I am surprised I thought Cuffe might get a seat but potentially topping the poll wowsers!

How is GOD getting on?

Only just realised the influence those initials have had on that psyche! :rolleyes:

is_that_so · 24-05-2019 10:29pm

gmisk wrote: »

Delighted to see greens doing so well, have to say I am surprised I thought Cuffe might get a seat but potentially topping the poll wowsers!

How is GOD getting on?

Who now?

Inquitus · 24-05-2019 10:30pm

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

Delighted my numbers 1,2,3 polling well.
Flanagan
McHugh
Carthy

Flanagan and Carthy are way down on last time, they have not polled well at all if the exit poll is anything close to accurate.

Fan of Netflix · 24-05-2019 10:30pm

Green Party dancing around the room on those results , even beating Labour in the locals!

Hal3000 · 24-05-2019 10:31pm

Seems like Walshe got decimated. Her bubbly videos just weren't enough. I love how she stated she was strong on the Environment and then when questioned on Twitter if she was part of any volunteer groups or initiatives she went totally silent. We hear you Finna Gael, loud and clear.

Christy42 · 24-05-2019 10:32pm

Mahony0509 wrote: »

Rte has Gannon on 6% as opposed to 3% in that pic. Which has it wrong or is there a reason for the difference? Not that either makes it likely he will get in.

European Parliament Elections 2019

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