the absence of visual signals makes it seem as if the election has retreated from public space. Given that the politicians are also retreating and seem deeply frightened of real contact with the electorate, that's unfortunate. Avoiding 'unscripted' encounters with the electorate is the same as avoiding the electorate.
The Americanisation and professionalisation of our politics has helped to break this general election.
http://www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2015/05/04/john-lanchester/episode-17-avoiding-the-electorate/
The Americanisation and professionalisation of our politics has helped to break this general election.
http://www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2015/05/04/john-lanchester/episode-17-avoiding-the-electorate/
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