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Voting for turkeys

Voting for turkeys

| 01/02/2021 | 28 Comments

Corrupt Voter writes: I need a fridge and I’m prepared to vote for whoever gives me one before Election Day. I also need a washing machine, so I may well accept one from a second candidate and tell them I’ll vote for him/her but in truth I will vote for the candidate that gave me […]

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50% of seats held by less than 50% of votes

50% of seats held by less than 50% of votes

| 29/01/2021 | 40 Comments

(CNS): The realities of ‘one man, one vote’ in single-member constituencies, given the size of electoral districts in Cayman, came home to voters after the 2017 General Election, when they found themselves with a government that no one had voted for, and in some constituencies a representative that was supported by less than half of […]

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Crowded fields favour status quo

Crowded fields favour status quo

| 26/01/2021 | 20 Comments

(CNS): With 121 days to go before the General Election in May, so far just eight incumbents face challengers. Sixteen people not in office right now have declared their intent to run, but with Nomination Day still two months away, voters can expect to see many more throw their hats into the political ring. However, […]

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What is a politician?

What is a politician?

| 25/01/2021 | 1 Comment

Caymanite writes: The definition is the activities associated with the governance of a country, or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals, or parties, having, or hoping, to achieve power. This is the question we should be all asking ourselves when someone decides to be your representative.

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