Wow


Iraq is gearing up for the election, far more than anybody expected
Jonathan Finer details the changes happening in Iraq for the election.

Because of this, several candidates and party workers said, they cannot apply much of the advice they get from foreign election workers. At one recent session, candidates were encouraged to knock on doors or approach people in restaurants or cafes to talk about issues. They were told to write letters and send them to everyone they know, outlining their platforms.

"You could get killed . . . and we don't have mail there," said Khalid Madhia, a Free Iraqi Gathering candidate from Fallujah. "But it is much easier this time. Before, we were running while we were hiding. We don't have to hide anymore."

Instead of retail politics, candidates rely largely on less direct means of contacting voters: Most major parties now have interactive Internet sites that provide information about platforms. Several parties employ cell phone text-messaging technology that allows them to send messages to hundreds of potential supporters at once. Funding comes from dues and donations paid by members.

This from the Washington Post. It certainly matches the news I've been watching from other, non-professional sources.

I have great hopes.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Thu - December 8, 2005 at 05:48 AM  Tag


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