mad questions posed by canvassers....

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Gordanus

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Finally got canvassed, by a party I don't support. The guy asked me would I not vote for the person, if not the party.
I was gobsmacked. If I vote for the person, am I not de facto voting for that party's policies? I asked.
He then decided to take a different tack: 'Wouldn't you vote for him if he was a friend of yours?' Er, no, I'd still have to support his policies. I suppose the next question down that line is 'Would you vote for him if he promised you a directorship?'
The canvasser hadn't a clue about the party's policies.........what's the point?
 

The relaity is several people vote for a person rather than the policy, I'm not saying its right but canvassers etc. are like any sales people they will look for the feature that the customer wants.

I've canvassed for candidates with major personal followings that were larger than the party support. In one instance because in an area the candidate was the son of a prominent GAA manager!!

It's a more presidential system now and strong individuals can make an impact. However people also feel a local or dtrong person can get something out of the system for an area. I think this is often incorrect but candidates play on this.
 
A friend was telling me earlier that his work colleague lives in Co. Meath and was canvassed by Fine Gael recently and when he asked what will Graham Geraghty do for Meath, the reply was, "Sure hasn't he done enough for this county already".
 
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