tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post4068609457273365014..comments2024-01-23T16:53:02.428+00:00Comments on Mark Thompson: My experiences as a first time council election candidateMark Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-71899781667817352992010-02-28T16:13:15.076+00:002010-02-28T16:13:15.076+00:00Better luck next time! I just wish you were in my...Better luck next time! I just wish you were in my area.Kalvis Jansonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379157181034658841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-53203131707431033552010-02-28T13:26:30.554+00:002010-02-28T13:26:30.554+00:00Just a second comment in response to Tanya. There ...Just a second comment in response to Tanya. There was a real disillusionment with all Westminster MPs whatever party and whether or not they have been involved in recent scandals. My own impression whilst canvassing was that whereas in the past some voters have considered national elections more important than local (something I personally do not agree with)this time many had no patience with either.oldbiddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-76389785604668400652010-02-28T13:19:22.243+00:002010-02-28T13:19:22.243+00:00Your appraisal of the election process and your ex...Your appraisal of the election process and your experiences in it were so interesting. You articulated some of the things I have noticed over the years (having been at this a lot longer than you!) Your enthusiasm was and is invigorating. Go Mark Go.oldbiddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-48336810406595119452010-02-28T11:24:25.709+00:002010-02-28T11:24:25.709+00:00Well done Mark! It's great to see committed an...Well done Mark! It's great to see committed and enthusiastic people getting involved like this. Did any of the public express disillusionment with the leadership of the main parties whilst supporting them locally? This is the sort of situation I'm finding myself in: whilst voting Tory would be a massive stretch for me, I do think they're doing a great job in my area.Tanya Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06108678275615460098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-47620023652153517522010-02-28T00:55:03.161+00:002010-02-28T00:55:03.161+00:00Mark I wish I could of helped more, but it was fun...Mark I wish I could of helped more, but it was fun to knock on door with you. Your a great candidate and Im sure if we put more effort in (ie over more time) we can make a break through in 2011.dazmandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859994295771083457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-39874603483851423852010-02-27T23:38:24.095+00:002010-02-27T23:38:24.095+00:00Good work, Mark.
It's a lot of work but I'...Good work, Mark.<br />It's a lot of work but I'll bet it'll be a lot closer next election.ceedeehttp://ceedee.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-30936610981155484942010-02-27T21:17:52.310+00:002010-02-27T21:17:52.310+00:00Great that you've enjoyed and are already thin...Great that you've enjoyed and are already thinking about next time. Have fun!Mark Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596137350950820090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-36770820496383968412010-02-27T18:38:19.876+00:002010-02-27T18:38:19.876+00:00In Wokingham? That has been steadily sliding more ...In Wokingham? That has been steadily sliding more and more Tory for years. A LibDem maybe has a chance over towards Woodley or Winnersh, but the borough council as a whole is Tory and has been for years. <br /><br />With regards to seeing our local councillor, out in Arborfield we have one seat, so we actually only get a chance to vote every few years, which surprise surprise is the only time I usually see him.Richard Peathttp://www.peat.me.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-16911035620893245972010-02-27T18:02:04.604+00:002010-02-27T18:02:04.604+00:00Hiya Mark, as a first time prospective candidate m...Hiya Mark, as a first time prospective candidate myself, I found your insight fascinating - I'll be forwarding the link onto colleagues :-)<br /><br />Keep up the good work.@jasonjhunterhttp://www.jasonjhunter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-24262032604214842522010-02-27T17:57:39.859+00:002010-02-27T17:57:39.859+00:00Stand in Wokingham somewhere! You'd have a far...Stand in Wokingham somewhere! You'd have a far better chance ;)Adamhttp://www.adamconnell.co.uknoreply@blogger.com