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Originally Posted by GirlNamedGoo
Coming out of 'lurkerdom' for this!
Blair is expected to win because a lot of people who disapproved over Iraq, and other issues such as higher fees for students, would rather have the Labour Party in power than the Conservatives anyday. Plus, Blair is expected to resign as leader of the party within 2 years- meaning that the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, who has been behind most of Labour's good domestic policies and stable economy, will become Prime Minister.
Hopefully I won't wake up to a Tory government tomorrow- was v. dissappointed when I woke up after US election last year, with Bush celebrating. Bad start to the day...
Shona
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Hey Shona, is your name Sonic Youth related by chance?
Chris,
Labour has been ahead in the polls. Like Shona said, they say the big issue is the Iraq war but for most people that is low down on their list of everyday priorities. Plus Blair is far more charismatic than the other party leaders. I'm no fan of New Labour but I'd prefer them any day over the Tories.
What I find most worrying about this election is the indifference to it. So many people I know can't even be bothered to vote. Seems strange given whoever is voted in will be making decisions for all of us over the next four years.