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I'd suggest that "playing the system" on list votes just didn't work in 2016 when the SNP lost seats due to lotsa people deciding to split their two votes. That was a mistake IMO. Reflect back to Scot election year 2011, the successful "two votes SNP" campaign that delivered the SNP its majority and a following 2014 indy referendum. When the votes were counted across Scotland in 2011, the SNP won 53 constituencies and 16 list seats, securing a total of 69 out of 129 MSPs - A STUNNING SUCCESS TO WIN A PARLIAMENTARY MAJORITY THROUGH AN ELECTORAL SYSTEM DESIGNED TO DENY THE SNP A MAJORITY! IMO stick to the same formula as 2011 and don't bother trying to "game the system". If one also studies recent favourability ratings of party leaders, an Opinium poll in mid March showed that the FM is miles ahead with a 20pt net positive rating. In contrast, Labour's Sarwar is -3, DRoss is -26 and Salmond is -60. There are good reasons for that eh! Responsible, sensible and experienced leadership come to mind - not over-inflated egos!