October 31 2008
— Dealing with Political Canvassers
I’m pretty late to post this, but I was going through one of my journals the other day and found this entry. It’s worked quite well for me in the past.
Start by asking two questions:
- Give me 2 reasons to vote for your candidate.
- Give me 1 reason to vote for your opponent.
Personally engaging with the canvasser, and breaking their routine, is key. If they can’t answer the second question, or their answer is mired in political speak, walk away. Pay attention to what points they choose for the first question.
