Can Lisbon Make It This Time?

The trends are negative for the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty in Ireland.  It was widely believed that the economic crisis had shocked the Irish people into regretting their previous vote against the treaty.  So, a new vote was scheduled.  As the vote on October 3rd approaches, support is diminishing for the treaty.  According to European Voice:

With the referendum only a week away, support for the Lisbon treaty has risen to 48%, according to the poll. In the last Irish Times poll, published in early September, the ‘Yes’ side was put at 46%. However, the ‘No’ side has also gained ground, from 29% to 33%, as the number of undecided voters has dwindled from 25% to 19%.

Not good.  There remains considerable room for erosion, but another No on Lisbon will send shock waves throughout Europe and will set back to the cause of a “United States” of Europe by a generation.  Watch this one closely.  It’s important.