Advance Poll Numbers Up...
I see CBC is carrying a report that advanced polls are up 50% over the 2003 election. In it, Barry Kay from Wilfred Laurier University talks about the “theory” of heavy voting in the advance polls translating to a high turn out for the election (which he says has no basis in fact). I agree with him. I think many just take advantage of beating the "rush" and getting it done early. Myself I prefer the "old fashioned" vote on election day, then settle down with a few cold ones and watch the returns come in. :-)
However, it got me to thinking about the issue of voter turnout. If there is a high voter turnout, is that good for the Incumbent Conservatives? Or would a small turn out be more in their favor. Depends how you look at it I guess. I would tend to think a High turn out in the overall numbers could be trouble for the PC’s, as it may signal many people are in a “looking for a change” state of mind, and A low turnout, signals an apathetic, indifferent, or satisfied electorate, and I would have to think that would benefit the PC’s. That’s my take…….interested to hear some other thoughts.
What do you think?
However, it got me to thinking about the issue of voter turnout. If there is a high voter turnout, is that good for the Incumbent Conservatives? Or would a small turn out be more in their favor. Depends how you look at it I guess. I would tend to think a High turn out in the overall numbers could be trouble for the PC’s, as it may signal many people are in a “looking for a change” state of mind, and A low turnout, signals an apathetic, indifferent, or satisfied electorate, and I would have to think that would benefit the PC’s. That’s my take…….interested to hear some other thoughts.
What do you think?
