This week the Press asked people in various locations around town: "Do political advertisements affect the way you vote?" and "How do you feel about political signs in yards and on roadways?"
Pam Marston,Madigan Lane:
"No. I've already made up my mind. I am on the Republican Town Committee and I am informed about my party's politics. I also work at the Kurt Hayes call center so I feel like I am well informed without the ads. As for the signs, for 35 years there was a gentleman's agreement between both parties not to put up any signs, and now they are everywhere. I think if they are in good taste and there aren't too many, it's alright."
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Wendell Willard, Still River Road
"I don't think I have ever been swayed. I read their [politicians] opinions in the paper and that's how I decide. I don't mind the signs. They are only temporary. But, I'll be happy to see them come down."
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Steve Hayward, Elm Street
"Not in the least. They are so biased and they shouldn't be taken seriously. I think the signs negate the message. I don't see them swaying anybody."
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Jane Sweeney, Littleton Road
"They might actually negatively impact the way I vote. I watched the debate last night and got more from that. I don’t really have any feeling about the signs. I guess it’s a good thing to show support for candidates but, it won’t affect the way I vote."
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Jackie Keller, Old Littleton Road
"It depends. Many are so negative I tune them right out. And the signs don’t affect me at all. I think they just litter up the landscape."
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Ruth Olsen, Lancaster County Road
"They make me almost not want to vote. Those signs don’t sway me one way or another. But, I don’t think there should be any restrictions on them. They’re only temporary."
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The Press Asks