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Weird political thought. In today's age, why does it really matter WHERE a candidate goes?

Posted by Volnelk Apr 8 '16, 14:42

I've watched a ton of politics coverage and they constantly mention when and where a candidate makes a stop. They also are quick to mention if a candidate skips somewhere to go somewhere else.

Does it really matter? If it does, why? Has anyone said to themselves, 'I'm leaning towards Clinton but then Bernie Sanders came to my town, so I'm voting for him."?

I know that it does actually matter. I just wonder why.

No I haven't been drinking yet.

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yeah, NC, you can listen to Bruce on Spotify, so quit yer yammerin'! -- nm - Max Apr 8, 15:02
a lot of it is because for certain politicians, they have a charm that is magnified in person - Reagen Apr 8, 14:57 3
- okay, but what about Ted Cruz? -- nm - the brain Apr 8, 15:10 1
  - He needs souls -- nm - Max Apr 8, 15:17
- That makes sense. -- nm - Volnelk Apr 8, 15:01
for local coverage (say state/regional) i would think so. For national coverage, not sure why it would matter. -- nm - Truman Apr 8, 14:56
local coverage = raising the candidate's visibility to local voters - the brain Apr 8, 14:47 10
- I get that, but if I'm a candidate and I have a position on an issue that favors you personally, why should it matter where I say that position? -- nm - Volnelk Apr 8, 14:49 9
  - There are instances where they meet with people or groups that could make you second guess your support or strengthen it depending on - Krusty Apr 8, 15:01
  - I get that a certain amount of it is necessary but I feel we could take a % of what these guys spend jetting all over and pay for quite a bit. -- nm - Volnelk Apr 8, 14:52
  - Going and seeing the candidates is an experience. -- nm - Mel Profit Apr 8, 14:51 6
    - Sure. Just seems like such a weird way to lose someone's vote. -- nm - Volnelk Apr 8, 14:53 5
      - not sure of the context of your comment but I think most people who go to a particular politicians rally are - Mel Profit Apr 8, 14:59 4
        
        Right. So they wouldn't be a supporter if that candidate DIDN'T come to town? It's preaching to the converted over and over and over. -- nm* - Volnelk Apr 8, 15:00 3
        
        There's a cult of personality thing that happens. It's probably not a good thing but it's what happens. - Mel Profit Apr 8, 15:11
        
        It's about motivating those voters to get out and vote and convince others too as well. When people feel a personal connection they are more - pmb Apr 8, 15:10 1
        
        That makes sense. I just think it's strange overall though I completely acknowledge that it's necessary. -- nm - Volnelk Apr 8, 15:12
Sure. Maybe you get to shake the candidate's hand in the line. -- nm - amoxy Apr 8, 14:44 1
- So that should factor in to whether that person should represent your party or become leader of the free world? Seems super arbitrary. -- nm - Volnelk Apr 8, 14:47

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