Catchy Campaigns
As most of you have noticed, there are many different campaign strategies used to win supporters. Which were the most effective? Each of the twelve final candidates used the various approaches to the general masses. As many focused on meeting people at an individual basis, others used unique and weird tactics.
Though making buttons, stickers, and t-shirts is usually restricted at MGA, there have been certain exceptions made this year. Some candidates such as, Amanda Newman from Rural Retreat, were uncertain about the exact campaigning policies and had already spent a significant amount of money on t-shirts. Trying to find a reasonable compromise, the “Go Amanda” shirts were allowed to be worn on the way to Richmond. When the students changed into their dress clothes, however, they were not allowed to change back into the promotion shirts.
Another noticeable campaign strategy was the use of Turner Ashby’s Sam Baron and his singing talents. While his friend “Rivers” played the piano, Sam sang his catchy tune. With this musical approach, his name as “the singing guy” has won him through the initial primary, but we are yet to see its overall effectiveness.
Candidates were asked what they would do if there were no restrictions, and we received several interesting answers. Victoria Long of Broadwater responded “I would make my friend Sarah Golibart writes on her fabulous legs ‘Vote for Victoria Long’.” Other ideas such as parades, buttons and posters were also suggested, but Annie Forrest said that she would dance, sing, and have fun. Overall, there are many ways candidates can spread the word about their campaign, but tonight we’ll see which truly works best!
Anisha Choubey, Morgan Harvey Radford High School and Jack Jordan Faith Christian Academy
Though making buttons, stickers, and t-shirts is usually restricted at MGA, there have been certain exceptions made this year. Some candidates such as, Amanda Newman from Rural Retreat, were uncertain about the exact campaigning policies and had already spent a significant amount of money on t-shirts. Trying to find a reasonable compromise, the “Go Amanda” shirts were allowed to be worn on the way to Richmond. When the students changed into their dress clothes, however, they were not allowed to change back into the promotion shirts.
Another noticeable campaign strategy was the use of Turner Ashby’s Sam Baron and his singing talents. While his friend “Rivers” played the piano, Sam sang his catchy tune. With this musical approach, his name as “the singing guy” has won him through the initial primary, but we are yet to see its overall effectiveness.
Candidates were asked what they would do if there were no restrictions, and we received several interesting answers. Victoria Long of Broadwater responded “I would make my friend Sarah Golibart writes on her fabulous legs ‘Vote for Victoria Long’.” Other ideas such as parades, buttons and posters were also suggested, but Annie Forrest said that she would dance, sing, and have fun. Overall, there are many ways candidates can spread the word about their campaign, but tonight we’ll see which truly works best!
Anisha Choubey, Morgan Harvey Radford High School and Jack Jordan Faith Christian Academy
(Picture: Anisha Choubey)
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