Hey, 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.
Totally agree with Simon on this. Seems silly that candidates don't participate in day to day discussions just because they're involved in elections. Glynn
