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 | By Molly Snyder Edler   OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Molly Snyder Edler |
| Published Jan. 5, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. |
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With elections just around the corner, hopeful politicians are going door-to-door, sharing their positions on issues and connecting with voters.
I understand that in the early stages of the campaign, politicians need signatures to get on the ballot, and they want to meet the voters face-to-face to make a personal connection, but I'm wondering if door-to-door canvassing really still works.
Personally, I have no interest in standing in the threshold of my home -- while warm air pours out and winter air seeps in -- to chat with a politician who, in most cases, is a stranger. Maybe some people enjoy this, and even take it a step further and invite him or her in for coffee and conversation, but even if I had the interest, I really don't have the time.
So, tell me, do you open the door for campaigning politicians, or do you pretend you're not home? Do you think the door-to-door canvassing system is outdated or is it still valuable?
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Posted by Fairtrader on Jan. 7, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. (report)
I really hope that a politician would knock at my door. I would love to see their reaction when I say to them with my thick accent, "sorry, I'm not a citizen yet. I don't have right to vote." The truth and despite the fact that I'm not a citizen, I vote everyday, without giving my vote to any politician. I vote with my hard earned money. I vote by spending/investing it in areas that matter most to me, such as social justice and environmental sustainability. I vote by buying fair trade and eco-friendly products. If politicians want my voice, let them get my money from those perks, who line with my preferences and believe in the same change I believe in.
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Posted by Bella on Jan. 5, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. (report)
If they are polite, then perhaps. I'm too young to really know.
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Posted by mkelover on Jan. 5, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (report)
Assuming the candidate has done his homework, if he stops by your door it means that you are a regular voter in elections so there's a very high probability that you'll vote in the upcoming election. Especially in local elections, meeting the voters face to face is still the best way to earn their vote. While it may be annoying to you initially as they stand on your front porch, you probably would never have heard of the candidate had they not banged on your door. Whether you vote for him/her or not, at least you know their name and face after a home visit.
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