Change Quote by Nicola Sturgeon
“Polls can change; people's opinions can change. Voting intentions can change, and I think it would be a silly leader, a silly political party, that would assume that we have it sewn up.”
About This Quote
The statement warns against assuming electoral outcomes are fixed, emphasizing that public opinion and voting intentions can shift, making overconfidence dangerous.
In simple terms: Polling can be misleading; opinions change, so stay adaptable.
Remain flexible and responsive to shifting public sentiment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election planning
- media analysis
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders stay attuned to changing voter moods?
- What mechanisms help track opinion shifts?
Overconfidence can lead to strategic errors.