Just out of interest, when there have been past GEs have many people on here had politicians knocking on their doors canvassing ? A lot of discussion on the radio this evening about why it’s difficult having an election in the winter, and I was thinking I can’t remember the last time a politician ‘canvassed’ in our area at least.
Lived in the same town 67 years, same house 35 years and never seen a canvasser, would love them to come knocking though. Steve
I've had it a couple of times but not many, it's bollocks Alan and nothing but excuses. Many of the politicians are spineless, people will have different views as to who they are but there's plenty of them that need clearing out. The election does that
Would seem to me that if I want to know who I’m voting for it’s up to me to find out about the candidates, perhaps there’s nothing wrong in that.
Notwithstanding the requirement of a "qualified majority", I understand that currently, it is the minority whose wishes are honoured now in the new, improved politics.
That’s it exactly. They don’t canvass, we don’t know what we’re voting for, they do what they like anyway.
My mp has a very safe seat, it's been a Conservative seat since 1950, perhaps they are a bit complacent and don't do much canvassing.
This must be a different election than usual then. Some of the worst ones have been in the Asylum for ages. Heres a few that spring to mind in no particular order. IDS CON since '92/ arsehole Theresa May CON since '97/ waste of space Angela Eagle LAB since '92/ terrible Frank Field LAB & IND since '79/ wanker Mike Gapes LAB & IND since '92/ apalling Chris Chope CON since '83/ blocking everything he can for decades Mark Francois CON only since 2010 / but really... Keith Vaz LAB since '87 / FFS Chris (Failing) Grayling CON / only since 2001 but the country simply can't afford him! Still you might be right and these and others may get the boot. I hope so.
Oh I listened, but that doesn't mean that it was worth hearing. Just because someone knocks my door doesn't mean they get the vote Alan, oh no no no, I'm looking for that sparkle, that X Factor, that perfect pirouette finished with jazz hands
