Papa shared to me a 5-point checklist on how to choose my political candidates (He got this from a seminar in the recently concluded YFC-ILC in Baguio). This checklist was definitely an eye-opener for me, having been subject to many declarations by fellow voters on how to choose candidates based on winnability and/or popularity.
I have to point out though that the checklist below does not mention any platforms for governance or future policies, further implying the unwritten observation that past performance can always be the measure (and an accurate measure at that) of future expectations. Here goes (The questions are my formulation to help clarify each point in the checklist. Yeah, I know. They're not that helpful anyway but at least you get the idea behind each point):
Lifestyle - What is the lifestyle of the candidate? How does he/she live his public and private life? What are his/her preferences? Any negative lifestyle checks?
Achievement/Action - What has he/she done as a public servant? as a citizen? What do these say about the candidate?
Supporters - Who are his supporters? Do these supporters have motives of their own? Do these supporters register any negative background checks?
Election Conduct- How has he/she conducted himself/herself during the campaign period? Has he/she engaged in traditional political maneuvers? What does his/her way of campaigning tell you about the candidate?
Reputation- What is his/her reputation? How much of this reputation is true or merely hogwash?
I have to point out though that the checklist below does not mention any platforms for governance or future policies, further implying the unwritten observation that past performance can always be the measure (and an accurate measure at that) of future expectations. Here goes (The questions are my formulation to help clarify each point in the checklist. Yeah, I know. They're not that helpful anyway but at least you get the idea behind each point):
Lifestyle - What is the lifestyle of the candidate? How does he/she live his public and private life? What are his/her preferences? Any negative lifestyle checks?
Achievement/Action - What has he/she done as a public servant? as a citizen? What do these say about the candidate?
Supporters - Who are his supporters? Do these supporters have motives of their own? Do these supporters register any negative background checks?
Election Conduct- How has he/she conducted himself/herself during the campaign period? Has he/she engaged in traditional political maneuvers? What does his/her way of campaigning tell you about the candidate?
Reputation- What is his/her reputation? How much of this reputation is true or merely hogwash?
That's it. LASER. Pinpointing the genuine item among the many wannabes. I also have to add that the fifth point is a matter of contention because a candidate's reputation can be tarnished by a lot of mudslinging or can be made to shine by mere propaganda. As a final say, whatever reputation a candidate has, you, as a responsible voter, should always be there to check the facts.
Till election day. Peace out.
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