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Originally Posted by puckedoff
It makes a difference to some. All of the candidates except for the NDP and AP candidates came to my door to meet me, that resonates with some old folk around these parts.
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Agreed.
I can understand if you are expecting single digit results. But, the NDP, in this instance, have been gaining in the polls for at least a week, even more, and you think that having a chance to take the riding would get you out there!
It's not even about money in most cases, as one poster noted. Its about volunteering your own time and getting noticed. Answering questions and generally just being a down-to-earth person. Show people that you are voting for an actual person and they may be more inclined to cast that ballot on election day.
A school colleague of mine is running federally for a party in town. This party hasn't had an MP in Calgary for as long as I can remember. Doesn't stop him. He has been meeting people for coffee every chance he gets. To hear from them and also to have them hear from him. That is commitment, and if i was in his riding, I would probably vote for him despite our different party affiliations.