Freitchen also points out some good buys in small kitchen appliances like stand mixers and larger appliances like washers and dryers from Sears.

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And while there could be a small change to some of the above numbers, it's hard to see why any of the points I've made would be significantly changed.

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At the same time, turnout is typically some seven points higher in Conservative-held seats, and the party wins rather fewer seats than Labour by small majorities.

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