Colin McNamee

No, not stupid just got to get to know, we all started there !

Hit 'new messages' in the top RH corner then come back to this thread.


PS I hope you are voting the 'right' way

britgirl

I was going to vote DCB to get Nigel out, but now I see this would be a wasted vote.

I'm switching to Richard Suchorzewski as the only man with a chance of beating Farage.

eublues

I think Nigel, RichardSki and DCB are all working for the Tories.

I'll have to vote for David Noakes.

Hang on, he's probably working for them too!

ukip kipper

Someone's voting for David Noakes, according to this poll. Must be a mis-click, surely... :wink:

Britgirl, don't read too much into polls on this forum. The average member hasn't seen what's written here. This forum may sway a few dozen votes, but the 'real' race is the one going on behind the scenes with the thousands of members who don't bother to attend party meetings.

DCB's leaflet to all members looks great, he's campaigning on real issues and people have heard of the name.

I don't think Richard will beat DCB.

PS. Every DCB supporter I've spoken to was intending to vote for Farage if DCB hadn't stood. DCB is starting to hurt Farage's chances.

BASILDON BOY

Will be interesting to see how many vote for each candidate!

Colin McNamee

I agree that the work is happening behind the scenes with the non active members and not only by the Candidates.

Richard's address clearly states the issues under the relevant headings rather than having to read through all the copy as presented by DCB.

Matter of opinion of course for Richard not to beat DCB is unlikely to be the issue, it will be whether the balance moves to Richard or Nigel. Votes for DCB are more likely to affect Nigel, hopefully thereby letting Richard through. I don't think any of the Candidates are sufficiently 'rounded' to achieve a really decisive winner.

Percy the Poodle

Firstly lots of people won't vote till close the last minute so an exit poll will be last posting - 2 working days before sept 7th.

Secondly as this is a real election a none of the above option isn't really worthwhile as not voting will have no effect. A don't know option indicates an un-made up mind and a possible vote at some stage but not voting doesn't really matter re. the outcome - plus if you aren't happy with the candidates why not stand yourself.

ukip kipper

A bit late now. I suppose many people can't afford to work for the next 4 years unpaid.

It's also very difficult in this party to build up a profile with the media. You may well be known within the party, but the party in general will only vote for someone with a media image.

In some ways, having a very poor quality candidate like David Noakes drags the party down. We need people who don't come across as swivel-eyed fanatics. I guess a lot of people haven't stood because they're worried that they wouldn't come across well on TV or radio.

I'm just disappointed that Petrina didn't stand. All of the advantages of Richard, plus a better media image, and would be the only female leader of a UK political party. Better still, she can't be attacked in the way that Richard is (GLW etc).

tamashi

Exactly the problem. I know several people who were asked to consider standing but couldn't afford to live on fresh air for four years. One thing I do hope however is that the Leadership dosen't become a paid post AFTER the results are announced. If the post was going to be paid then it should have been announced BEFORE nominations closed. I'd bet there would be a lot more candidates if it was.

Nikki Sinclaire

The new constitution allows the leader to create posts that he/she sees fit.

Nikki