How do you know who to vote for? As per thread title I assume? Or hatred of ___?
All parties and leaders
sincerely disappoint me. I have no allegiance to any party so I went to my ridings' all-candidates meeting. This is what I learned:
Liberal:
Minister seeking re-election, sounded like Paul Martin - flustered, ducked questions citing past accomplishments and on-going activities (which are, to be fair, good and impressive). Mild attack on Conservatives. Great with the audience, I was happy whenever she stopped talking.
Green:
University student, said what people wanted to hear but unsure if it was Green party platform.
Conservative:
"Star" candidate didn't know party platform well, average-poor public speaker so he's difficult to judge. Introduced "post-Kyoto targets" with no explanation. Strong attack on Liberals. He stated convincingly Conservatives won't tamper with abortion issue. Slightly promising, overall unimpressive.
NDP:
Knew party platform and answered every question clearly with actual policy, costs and timetable. When someone pointed out a cross-party campaign problem he acknowledged and apologized while L and C candidates ducked and denied.
Candidate, party or leader? Quite the conundrum. Also interested in American opinions, probably have similar sentiments.
All parties and leaders
Liberal:
Minister seeking re-election, sounded like Paul Martin - flustered, ducked questions citing past accomplishments and on-going activities (which are, to be fair, good and impressive). Mild attack on Conservatives. Great with the audience, I was happy whenever she stopped talking.
Green:
University student, said what people wanted to hear but unsure if it was Green party platform.
Conservative:
"Star" candidate didn't know party platform well, average-poor public speaker so he's difficult to judge. Introduced "post-Kyoto targets" with no explanation. Strong attack on Liberals. He stated convincingly Conservatives won't tamper with abortion issue. Slightly promising, overall unimpressive.
NDP:
Knew party platform and answered every question clearly with actual policy, costs and timetable. When someone pointed out a cross-party campaign problem he acknowledged and apologized while L and C candidates ducked and denied.
Candidate, party or leader? Quite the conundrum. Also interested in American opinions, probably have similar sentiments.