I've assumed that my increasing likelihood for voting 'Out' would be in a large minority e.g. 40/60 or 45/55 or something along those lines.. however.. on Radio Devon there was a substantial amount of 'outs' who contacted the station by the various modern means, a couple of 'don't knows' and very few 'ins'.
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>> O.K. not all that scientific and it's a 'true blue' part of the world... but
>> nevertheless it surprised me... and the presenter.
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>> So, have the polls got it wrong again?
i think that's normal on a phone in show for a couple of reasons. It makes more interesting (in as much as radio phone ins can be ) to the viewer/listener in that those arguing against the status quo tend to make better programmes.
Again those against are more likely to be active in terms of making their voices heard. A good example of this is the Scottish referendum. Many of those who wanted independence were convinced they had a majority, based at least in part, by the activity in the media. The silent majority are just that, they aren't trying to ring in, trying to convince people online etc.
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