Indeed, when all parties campaign effectively the overall effect is to push up voting rates, as you see in tight marginal seats or close general elections. That must be good for democracy.
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Democrats believe that when more people vote, it's not just good for our party; it's good for democracy.
Government stimulates the democrat party.
I am more convinced than ever that a lively two party system is essential to our democracy.
It seems that elections today are more popularity than they are substantial issues.
I think all of the parties still have some way to go to better utilise IT in campaigns.
The increase in straight-ticket party voting in recent years means that competitive congressional races can tip one way or the other depending on the showing of the candidates at the top of the ticket.
I also know that there have been many times in our history when the proximity of an election has induced exactly the kind of leadership and consensus-building that produce progress in our democracy.
Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.
Improved turnout will give parliament and government the appearance of being more legitimate.
You cannot say we are a healthy, dynamic democracy when one party wins almost two-thirds of the vote.
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