Campaigning Tip # 4 – You might be good but.....

……don’t waste you time. Very few people if ever were converted on the door step! A lot of us believe – if I just use my persuasive charm they will vote for us – NO, they will not. Canvassing; whether on the door step or over the phone, is for finding out who’s vote you can count on and how strongly you can count on them, and of course if they need help or assistance on polling day or need a postal vote (make sure you know where, how to get forms, and most importantly know your dates – a lot of people do a good job but forget about dates). If possible have some forms with your calling leaflets – check with your agent he will know the drill.

A lot of supporters of opponent parties will deliberately try to keep you talking about all sorts of things just to waste your time. BE ware, and don’t fall into that trap. That is why it is very important for team leaders to give clear and even precise direction on what to say and where or whom to canvass.

Keep it local, most people are more interested on issues closer to home, and the majority of your campaign will most probably have a stronger local than national theme. Your key campaigners should be briefed and have an idea of the central issues (read the hand out and ask questions if something is unclear).

Your leaflets reflects you, put out professional well written literature (if you are anything like me have someone with better spelling double check your spelling). People will not read your leaflet if it’s badly written or looks like something you just put together the night before. Be professional all the way and in every aspect of your campaign.

Have fun Campaigning!