everydau i see democrats and even green party people trying to get out the info on there canidates. or trying to get me to register, or get money from me. but i've never in my life sen a consevative with a clip board, or a pro- bush rally, or even a repulican rally. is it becasue i'm in a liberal state or is this common nation wide.
and i don't what small morons talking crap, i just want to know. please don't waste my time with your thoughtless negative insecurity, just stright forward answers.
2006-10-30 07:50:11 · 14 answers · asked by sapace monkey 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
no actually....democrats more often have paid professionals working for them, campaigning for them to get votes...while republicans more often have grass roots activists who volunteer their time and information willfully to their neighbor....which is how it spreads better and more efficiently.
2006-10-30 07:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that is true everywhere. Although I live in a red state, there is an overwhelming majority of democrats trying to get out the vote, but I have seen Republicans rallying for their cause as well. I don't know what the difference is. I guess Dems know they need to try harder. But I think the problem is the Dems run nastier ads as well and maybe they are trying to look like they are more approachable by trying to talk to people. I hadn't decided on my governer's race vote yet, and I went to listen to a debate with an open mind, and at EVERY SINGLE question, the Republican answered the question at hand, and when it was the Dem's turn, all shedid was cut down the Republican's answer and mudsling and name call, and it was really a turn off. maybe people for her case are doing her dirty work trying to let people know what her platform is, because she obviously couldn't do anything but spew hate about the other candidate. ridiculous
2006-10-30 15:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This year at various events I've met everyone running for office with the exception of one of the state senate candidates who is not getting out and pressing the flesh which is why his candidacy is in trouble... and he is an incumbent.
This fall I have been asked to sign a number of petitions to get public questions on the ballots by Republicans. But that could be because the state house and state legislature are all democrats and they will get any legislation they want without it needing a public referendum.
I think its just your state.
2006-10-30 15:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went to a Republican Rally with my college aged niece a few weeks ago. I have no idea when these things take place but she gets the information through her college "young Republicans" group. They happen. It was at a park though and had speeches, it wasn't just some guy with a clip board.
2006-10-30 15:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by MEL T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two days ago a Republican candidate knocked on my door. Last year I had a Democrat. I do live in a conservative state, but the Republican was still pulling for my committment. I guess where I live they all get out and try to spread their message and show their community they are involved. I'm grateful for that.
2006-10-30 16:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I havent seen a member of any political party approach me for anything except the green party at a fireworks display 9 years ago.
2006-10-30 15:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by stephaniemariewalksonwater 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We usually step over the hippies and winos laying on the sidewalk.I still haven't had one shove a clip board in my face yet.Who has time to shake people down for votes when i have a job to do?
2006-10-30 15:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by STIFLE IT LIBS 2 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I'm from the south but I have noticed the same thing you've described. I guess Conservatives feel that their issues and platform is strong enough not to have to talk to people who haven't made their minds up yet.
2006-10-30 15:52:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
nope
just libs asking for change around here
"hey man i need some food"
as they stand in front of the liquor store
i saw Schwarzenegger last week at a fund raiser
2006-10-30 15:52:44 · answer #9 · answered by the bad seed 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Conservatives are not that hurting for votes like the dems.
2006-10-30 15:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by LiberalSuck 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋