This twitter thread Glinner linked has some interesting insight from the inside about questions on the doorstep.
https://x.com/supertolerant/status/1808637781138129244
It also reminds me that when I do get doorstepped, one of the first questions I often get is something along the lines of:
Are you going to be voting?
Do you vote?
Are you thinking of voting?
And I never realised how important that question was until I read the thread Glinner linked. Now I can see it's a really important question.
Interesting insight about voting
lechiffre55 · 04/07/2024 09:09
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https://x.com/supertolerant/status/1808637781138129244
lechiffre55 · 04/07/2024 09:09
This twitter thread Glinner linked has some interesting insight from the inside about questions on the doorstep.
https://x.com/supertolerant/status/1808637781138129244
It also reminds me that when I do get doorstepped, one of the first questions I often get is something along the lines of:
Are you going to be voting?
Do you vote?
Are you thinking of voting?
And I never realised how important that question was until I read the thread Glinner linked. Now I can see it's a really important question.
NecessaryScene · 04/07/2024 15:03
Why I are you looking at the Conservatives? "You" are the SNP in this situation.
Grammarnut · 04/07/2024 14:39
I am amazed people do not know this! What do they think canvassing is for? It's to get the vote out - not to let you ask questions about what a woman is (though asking it will make them think). Advice to spoil ballot is probably good* - the spoiled ballots are all viewed to make sure no votes are missed and they are read at least by the candidates' agents or counting agents (this is the person each candidate has to keep an eye on the actual counting to make sure nothing slipshod happens or ballot papers are missed - any suspicion of such can lead to a recount if the result is close).
As to leafletting, yup. Areas are not random.
I have not been canvassed in years, presumably because I am a member of a party, thus unlikely to change my vote (hasn't filtered through to some that this might not be the case).
*Though one wonders at Glinner's reasons for promoting it.
lechiffre55 · 04/07/2024 09:09
This twitter thread Glinner linked has some interesting insight from the inside about questions on the doorstep.
https://x.com/supertolerant/status/1808637781138129244
It also reminds me that when I do get doorstepped, one of the first questions I often get is something along the lines of:
Are you going to be voting?
Do you vote?
Are you thinking of voting?
And I never realised how important that question was until I read the thread Glinner linked. Now I can see it's a really important question.
RedToothBrush · 04/07/2024 09:47
I really stress this.
Spoil your ballot rather than don't vote.
It makes a statement that your vote is available and has been lost. You are a person who always votes, therefore you are of value to political parties.
They do look at them at the count.
If your seat is marginal this is even more important. Candidates will want every ballot counted - if they can argue you have indicated a clear preference - even if it's not a big X they will try and get It counted.
For the next election you are then part of a crucial group to be considered and targeted.
NoBinturongsHereMate · 04/07/2024 09:37
Good thread. For those not on Twitter, here's the unroll threadreaderapp.com/thread/1808637781138129244.html
lechiffre55 · 04/07/2024 09:09
This twitter thread Glinner linked has some interesting insight from the inside about questions on the doorstep.
https://x.com/supertolerant/status/1808637781138129244
It also reminds me that when I do get doorstepped, one of the first questions I often get is something along the lines of:
Are you going to be voting?
Do you vote?
Are you thinking of voting?
And I never realised how important that question was until I read the thread Glinner linked. Now I can see it's a really important question.
ActivePeony · 04/07/2024 19:03
I did this today and am being ridiculed on another thread by Labour voters.
I did it because I wanted to engage in the process but I genuinely felt that none of the candidates were worthy of my vote.
I am ok with it but also sad that I could not vote for a decent candidate.
RedToothBrush · 04/07/2024 09:47
I really stress this.
Spoil your ballot rather than don't vote.
It makes a statement that your vote is available and has been lost. You are a person who always votes, therefore you are of value to political parties.
They do look at them at the count.
If your seat is marginal this is even more important. Candidates will want every ballot counted - if they can argue you have indicated a clear preference - even if it's not a big X they will try and get It counted.
For the next election you are then part of a crucial group to be considered and targeted.
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