Reply #111: What you say is true. Most people are not as fascinated by

[MineralMan]

politics as those of us who post on internet forums. However, something I've noticed when I'm doing precinct walking is that if you start a conversation by asking the people you're talking with a question, like "What do you wish the (state,local,federal,) government would be doing that it is not doing now," people generally have something to say. It's not that they're not aware of politics, it's more that it's not a constant thing on their minds.

The answer to your question is the beginning of the conversation and your opportunity to present the candidate's or party's position and plans regarding that particular issue. Focusing on the individual issue that has the person's interest is the key. Never argue with a voter. Never get negative. Always just present the candidate's or party's position in a positive light and let the voter decide.

Internet forums aren't really where support comes from at the local level. That's why individual activism in elections is so important. If you're the only person who has addressed the voter's concerns, you have a good shot at getting them to the polls, knowing what the candidate or party you're representing thinks about whatever issue is raised. People respond to this very well.