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Old 07-04-2005, 17:38   #51
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Re: ID card Bill dropped

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Originally Posted by me283
I went to a Polling Station once and only one candidate was there, meeting and greeting people, taking time to chat and answer questions. Whilst most people may have decided by that point who to vote for, he could have picked up a few "don't knows". It gave the impression of the other candidates that they were not that bothered by that stage.
Candidates and party members must tread a fine line at Polling Stations as it is an offence to exert 'undue influence' on voters. I think also, that they are not able to display party emblems and logos within X yards of a Polling Station.
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