What do you think of candidates knocking on your door?

[Anonymous]

Intrusive. No interest.

[Anonymous]

I hate it

[Anonymous]

I had one show up when I was outside playing with my kids.

He said he could see that I was busy so didn’t want to interrupt, but told me his name and what he was running for, then moved on. I was impressed with the way he handled it and that he wasn’t intrusive and have voted for him since. He’s been a responsive representative.

[Anonymous]

I personally hate it, but I know my friends who are more politically active believe that canvassing (for causes as well as candidates) can make a real difference. I'd sooner die than bang on a stranger's door to talk politics. And when I'm in my own house, as others have said, it feels invasive. And sometimes I think canvassers go too far. I came home once to find a woman pulling the mail out of my mailbox - apparently so that she could personalize a note in support of her candidate.

[Anonymous]

I like meeting them in person. You get a different sense of them from what you get from reading their platform or listening to a speech. If I don’t have time to engage, I just say that or don’t answer the door.

[Anonymous]

I've usually already made up my mind by the time they get there, but I use it as an opportunity to let then know what I think.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love when they stop by, as I am likely the most educated/political voter they will talk to. I question their points of view on issues that are important to me, and push back when they disagree. And, explain why I am either voting for them, or not.

So while I like when they stop by, I don't think they like stopping by! I'm definitely not what they expected when they knock

You 100% are not.

[Anonymous]

The candidate, yes. Anytime who is not the candidate, no. No offense, I used to canvass, I'm just not interested in the canned spiel or engaging with a random person at what's almost guaranteed to be an inconvenient time.

[Anonymous]

Since I've done it, I welcome it, and if they are particularly good at canvassing, I tell them so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love when they stop by, as I am likely the most educated/political voter they will talk to. I question their points of view on issues that are important to me, and push back when they disagree. And, explain why I am either voting for them, or not.

So while I like when they stop by, I don't think they like stopping by! I'm definitely not what they expected when they knock

ABSOLUTELY if they are the dem candidate I usually know them personally or I know their campaign manager and we chat for a bit. If they are GOP I grill them relentlessly until they say they have another engagement and have to run

Let me guess. Both you and the PP you responded to live in Montgomery County.

[Anonymous]

I only vote for lawmakers I've met in person. If I can't meet you when you're campaigning, what hope is there that I'll be able to meet with you once you have the job?

Canvassing and talking to constituents is some of the most important work a candidate can do. It builds trust, transparency, and clear communication between voters and the people seeking to represent them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love when they stop by, as I am likely the most educated/political voter they will talk to. I question their points of view on issues that are important to me, and push back when they disagree. And, explain why I am either voting for them, or not.

So while I like when they stop by, I don't think they like stopping by! I'm definitely not what they expected when they knock

ABSOLUTELY if they are the dem candidate I usually know them personally or I know their campaign manager and we chat for a bit. If they are GOP I grill them relentlessly until they say they have another engagement and have to run

Well that's just rude. When a Dem candidate or canvasser comes to my house, I tell them who I am voting for and thank them spending their day visiting voters. Politeness is just not that hard.

[Anonymous]

I like it! I very rarely get door-knocked because I live in a pretty politically homogenous neighborhood and because I'm a reliable voter, so I'm not super worth their time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find it invasive. Just post your stance and record on things and I'll seek that out when I'm prepping to vote.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you generally have a positive impression, or a negative one?

Good for them. I would rather candidates speak to real people rather than advocates any day of the week.