Does meeting a political candidate in person increase the likelihood you will vote for them? / LJWorld.com

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Asked at Massachusetts Street on July 11, 2008

“No. But if I’ve gone to the trouble to go somewhere to meet them, I’m probably already inclined to vote for them.”

— Mary Ann Martin, system developer, Lawrence

“Of course, I think it does. I think any human interaction with them is probably going to have a positive influence on your perception of them.”

— Ahmad Al-Gibaly, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“No. I’m more concerned about how they feel about issues.”

— John Hay, dentist, Lawrence

“No. I think if you know enough about the candidate and their views, then I don’t think there is any need to meet them in person.”

— Jacque Padilla, pet sitter, Lawrence

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sunflower_sue 4 years, 10 months ago

I'm with blue. (Not KU blue...as that would be infringing on a copywright, and I wouldn't want to do that.)I

beatrice 4 years, 10 months ago

I saw the wax figure of George Bush at Madame Trousseau's in London. I would have voted for the wax version before voting for the one we got. Does that count?

ramsrevenge 4 years, 10 months ago

I wanna be a pet sitter...

mom_of_three 4 years, 10 months ago

no.

ms_canada 4 years, 10 months ago

It all depends on a lot of things. Just meeting and speaking for a minute or two would not do it for me. I don't know if your candidates go door knocking like they do here. The guy and his pals run, and I mean run up and down the street and simply introduce them selves to whomever answers the door. What the heck is that going to tell anyone. Here is what happened last provincial election here in Calgary. My daughter is a big Liberal supporter. She got all gung ho and started seriously working for the candidate in her constituency. Weeeeeeeeell!! Just before voting day, she told me she would not vote for him at all. It took a while of close contact to know what he was really like. As I said, it all depends.

sandrat 4 years, 10 months ago

I met Tommy Thompson (former Republican governor of Wisconsin) in a bathroom in Council Bluffs, IA before the Iowa Caucus. He was using the urinal next to mine. After checking out his platform, I decided I couldn't support him.;-)

tangential_reasoners_anonymous 4 years, 10 months ago

The "meeting" of political candidates-even at a distance-only increases the likelihood that I may never vote again.

RedwoodCoast 4 years, 10 months ago

Why would anyone go to the trouble to meet a candidate that they wouldn't vote for? Sure, candidates have lives to some extent and interact as a human being, but most people don't interact with them. I would say that this is a 'chicken or the egg' question.

classclown 4 years, 10 months ago

My answer is a blend of Mary Ann Martin's and blue73harley's. If I make plans to meet a candidate, I'm most likely inclined to vote for him/her. But as blueharley said, they may make me NOT want to vote for them.Seems they have nothing to gain and everything to lose. Except for people that vote for the party rather than the person. The Kool-Aid is strong with them.

conservativepunker 4 years, 10 months ago

LOL nope.

ms_canada 4 years, 10 months ago

Beatrice - that was over the top hilarious!! Way to go. My feelings exactly.

RETICENT_IRREVERENT 4 years, 10 months ago

This Saturday at the Lawrence Farmers Market, you can meet candidates for local and state offices from 7am to 11 am.

janeyb 4 years, 10 months ago

Saw Kathleen Sebelius at the opening run for the Sunflower Games about 4 years ago. She really came across as Queen Kathleen with her lady-in-waiting following her around pinning on Kathy's numbers and catering to her every need. Not impressive, but not so bad as to make me vote for the a GOP governor.