Simon Phipps wrote:
> On Mar 7, 2008, at 13:54, Jim Grisanzio wrote:
>
>
>> Question for the OGB: Does the "campaign" end on the 10th when
>> voting begins? Or does it continue during voting to the 24th? Last
>> year, this caused some (minor) confusion as candidates were
>> answering questions and/or being interviewed during voting. I'm fine
>> either way. I just want to know what the consensus is.
>>
>
> The "Campaigning" dates last year were in my view an informal
> indication rather than a requirement for silence. Looking back at it I
> don't think it was wise to try to enforce candidate silence last year
> and I strongly suggest this year we encourage candidates to fully
> engage throughout the election period.
>
+1. I see little benefit in setting arbitrary limits on when
campaigning, comments, etc. should start/end.
Of course, its to a candidates benefit to get his message out early,
because if he's still campaigning half way into the voting period, a
number of people have probably already cast ballots and the message is
simply not reaching the largest possible audience.
-- Garrett
