MissGloverPark Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 WINNING A CAMPAIGN WITHOUT DEBATING Debates will not win you an election and are a waste of a candidate’s time. In DC, we have roughly 100,000 voters who actually get out and vote but I have never seen more than 300 voters attend any of our mayoral debates to date. This means that about 99,700 voters never hear what the candidates have to say and aren’t losing any sleep over it. As a matter of fact, more and more voters ignore debates, ignore campaigns and are making their choices based upon a first impression of what a candidate offers and nothing less. Voters have become so turned off to the political process that the majority are ignoring the opinions and endorsements of the local media, blogs, radio stations and so on and see them as being biased based upon party affiliations, friendships and anything other than the true merits of the candidates. So what are voters looking for? Less politics and politicians in their face! As the notable singer STING said in one of his famous songs, “All politicians seem like game show hosts to me”. As sad as that sounds voters are turning down the political volume and politicians running for office quietly accept that. It is the modern day, savvy politician who has come to accept the fact that the days of town hall debates just aren’t cutting any mustard and have begun looking for alternative ways to excite voters and get their vote. Can you win a local political race and never debate your opponent(s)? Most of the modern day political spin doctors say yes and more people are winning than ever without ever having to debate. Who seeks the old fashion town hall debate? Candidates who have weak campaigns are the first to press for a debate. What is the right formula? The voters aren’t telling but debates are no longer a realistic part of the equation. Jonathan R. Rees Candidate for Ward 3 DC City Council Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthseeker Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 WINNING A CAMPAIGN WITHOUT DEBATING Debates will not win you an election and are a waste of a candidate’s time. In DC, we have roughly 100,000 voters who actually get out and vote but I have never seen more than 300 voters attend any of our mayoral debates to date. This means that about 99,700 voters never hear what the candidates have to say and aren’t losing any sleep over it. As a matter of fact, more and more voters ignore debates, ignore campaigns and are making their choices based upon a first impression of what a candidate offers and nothing less. Voters have become so turned off to the political process that the majority are ignoring the opinions and endorsements of the local media, blogs, radio stations and so on and see them as being biased based upon party affiliations, friendships and anything other than the true merits of the candidates. So what are voters looking for? Less politics and politicians in their face! As the notable singer STING said in one of his famous songs, “All politicians seem like game show hosts to me”. As sad as that sounds voters are turning down the political volume and politicians running for office quietly accept that. It is the modern day, savvy politician who has come to accept the fact that the days of town hall debates just aren’t cutting any mustard and have begun looking for alternative ways to excite voters and get their vote. Can you win a local political race and never debate your opponent(s)? Most of the modern day political spin doctors say yes and more people are winning than ever without ever having to debate. Who seeks the old fashion town hall debate? Candidates who have weak campaigns are the first to press for a debate. What is the right formula? The voters aren’t telling but debates are no longer a realistic part of the equation. Jonathan R. Rees Candidate for Ward 3 DC City Council ^^^"Bwak" would have been a lot more concise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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