All the above. I heard all sorts of rumours about the poll - big swing to Yes, fall in both camps and rise in DKs, No in meltdown etc. What we've known all along is that there is huge machine lined up against the Yes campaign. The fact that Yes is polling 42% on this poll is, frankly, not a bad result. The manipulation of facts and emotion has been something else. I expected it, but we all know what happens when the establishment decides it's time to mobilise and we certainly knew it was coming.
We have to remember that everything will be presented as a blow to Yes. The plus is that it comes with 8 days to go. I honestly would have been more worried if Yes had come out with a 3/4% lead. Complacency would then have been our biggest problem.
This weekend will be crucial. The performance of Mr Farage and his pals may or may not impact, likewise the stroll down Princes St of the family-friendly OL, but whatever the scenario, I think if Yes can hold it's nerve, do what we've been doing for the last 2 years and continue to provide people with a calm and rational argument we'll get there.
It's far from over, and I think todays events and the latest poll will do nothing but strengthen the resolve of the Yes campaign.
And for what it's worth, Darling was in Sauchiehall St today and was roundly booed by passers-by. Not groups of Yes campaigners, just punters who, once his coterie of No supporters had dispersed, voiced their anger at the dishonesty of it all.
Stay strong, keep talking to friends, colleagues and anyone over 55 and we'll get there.
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