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Tag Archives: Campaigning
What lessons can be taken from the AV campaigns?
On Friday, Mark Thompson wrote that, “The AV campaign was a disgrace from both sides”. I tweeted that I thought he had drawn some wrong conclusions but that he made sensible points, and promised that I would expand in a … Continue reading
Rhetoric, communication – and the gulf between the two
You have to feel for the non-Westminster Village public at the moment. In the run-up to the AV referendum, we have seen a great deal of the very worst kind of political campaigning on both sides of the issue, the … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Building a better future, Cameron, Campaigning, Communication, New Politics, Process, Reengaging Voters
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Why I voted today
Momentous news… Well, not really, but I’ve just voted No to AV. I wanted to vote yes, I really did. In December, when I met the Yes campaign, I was keen to find a killer argument for AV. In January, … Continue reading
Posted in Elections
Tagged Accountability, AV, Campaigning, Localism, MPs, New Politics, Open Primaries, Recall, Reengaging Voters, Transparency
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What are real voters saying?
Away from the hothouse of Westminster I’ve spent the last few weeks campaigning in West Sussex for election to Chichester District Council. One of the most refreshing things about campaigning is the direct common sense you always hear from voters … Continue reading
Posted in Elections
Tagged AV, Campaigning, Communities, Economy, Elections, Re-engaging Voters
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No to AV campaign tactics may not be entirely praiseworthy, but they seem to be working
There are a range of valid reasons why voters should place a cross next to the No option in this year’s Referendum. Under AV exists the simple truth that supporters of fringe parties who come towards the bottom of the … Continue reading