Comments on: Presidential result called into doubt after 20% of votes declared invalid http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/ Award-winning University of York Student Newspaper Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:54:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: James Rand http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-468 James Rand Tue, 25 Apr 2006 03:58:53 +0000 http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-468 A few things bothered me about the election campaigning in general. Out of nowhere a number of people who I had never heard of before suddenly rudely and arrogantly invade campus kitchens. Trust me some of the smug batards (deliberately mispelt) that entered my kitchen flaunting their crappy poster, deserve jailtime if smugness was a crime. So sure they put up the posters, but how do I get to speak to them? They put some ambitious, vague policies on their posters, trying to vainly emulate real politicians. However as crap as real politicians maybe, I can challenge them or talk to them by email, fax and phone. I didn't see a single poster with a contact email address. What made me laugh was lines on the posters like "I was headgirl at school", "I know how to manage people", "I'm hardworking and well liked". Oh dear another set of public school sloanes on a popularity drive. Oh dear oh dear... Jokers.... A few things bothered me about the election campaigning in general. Out of nowhere a number of people who I had never heard of before suddenly rudely and arrogantly invade campus kitchens. Trust me some of the smug batards (deliberately mispelt) that entered my kitchen flaunting their crappy poster, deserve jailtime if smugness was a crime. So sure they put up the posters, but how do I get to speak to them? They put some ambitious, vague policies on their posters, trying to vainly emulate real politicians. However as crap as real politicians maybe, I can challenge them or talk to them by email, fax and phone. I didn’t see a single poster with a contact email address. What made me laugh was lines on the posters like “I was headgirl at school”, “I know how to manage people”, “I’m hardworking and well liked”. Oh dear another set of public school sloanes on a popularity drive. Oh dear oh dear… Jokers….

]]> By: James Rand http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-467 James Rand Tue, 25 Apr 2006 03:53:14 +0000 http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-467 Not making a personal attack, but most of the candidates in the SU elections had no personality. Sure the likes of Croker can be seen singing after a Club D. However this isn't enough, as with alot of recent student politicians, they're very narrow minded and look for something to put on their CV. Not making a personal attack, but most of the candidates in the SU elections had no personality. Sure the likes of Croker can be seen singing after a Club D. However this isn’t enough, as with alot of recent student politicians, they’re very narrow minded and look for something to put on their CV.

]]> By: Toby http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-271 Toby Mon, 03 Apr 2006 17:12:02 +0000 http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-271 David, Why are you using the number of spoilt ballots in the Services election in your argument when the article is concerned with those in the Presidential election? David,

Why are you using the number of spoilt ballots in the Services election in your argument when the article is concerned with those in the Presidential election?

]]> By: Lauren http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-269 Lauren Mon, 03 Apr 2006 11:58:44 +0000 http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-269 David, does your real name happen to be Nat Thwaites McGowan? David, does your real name happen to be Nat Thwaites McGowan?

]]> By: David Sneddon http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-268 David Sneddon Sun, 02 Apr 2006 14:36:30 +0000 http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-268 From my understanding the article that nouse ran wasn't actually correct. Having spoken to various people who are involved/know about the election system the facts were miscontrued/misunderstood. The number of people who failed to vote-I believe there were around 45 people who wanted to vote in services (the given sample category)- for thre result to have changed Colin would have had to recieved the first 33 votes and then over 50% of the remaining ones- so approximately 40 out of the 45 'lost' votes. Whilst this would have been possible i really don't believe it would be likely- everyones supporters are as likely to mess up as anyone elses. The reason (from what i understand) why there were so many spoilt ballots was that the new electronic system allowed voters to choose which categories they voted in-hence the reason the "less" important positions recieved less votes. I don't know either of Rich or Colin but i believe the results should stand and people should be proud to have such a contested election from two seemingly good candidates. These people work hard for us and we should leave the winners to enjoy their success. From my understanding the article that nouse ran wasn’t actually correct. Having spoken to various people who are involved/know about the election system the facts were miscontrued/misunderstood. The number of people who failed to vote-I believe there were around 45 people who wanted to vote in services (the given sample category)- for thre result to have changed Colin would have had to recieved the first 33 votes and then over 50% of the remaining ones- so approximately 40 out of the 45 ‘lost’ votes. Whilst this would have been possible i really don’t believe it would be likely- everyones supporters are as likely to mess up as anyone elses. The reason (from what i understand) why there were so many spoilt ballots was that the new electronic system allowed voters to choose which categories they voted in-hence the reason the “less” important positions recieved less votes.

I don’t know either of Rich or Colin but i believe the results should stand and people should be proud to have such a contested election from two seemingly good candidates. These people work hard for us and we should leave the winners to enjoy their success.

]]> By: Eleanor http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-238 Eleanor Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:04:31 +0000 http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-238 The concern raised does appear to be directed from a majority of Goodricke members, but, what a generalisation!! Solidarity to ones College does not always preside ones opinion of the candidates. I too suffered a lack of understanding regarding the voting system due to the confused VOTE NOW submission system and, question whether it is possible to recall how many spoilt ballots would have swayed the small minority needed to alter the presidential role. 20% spolit ballots and 33 needed for a tie-have we elected the president of choice or the president by default? The concern raised does appear to be directed from a majority of Goodricke members, but, what a generalisation!! Solidarity to ones College does not always preside ones opinion of the candidates. I too suffered a lack of understanding regarding the voting system due to the confused VOTE NOW submission system and, question whether it is possible to recall how many spoilt ballots would have swayed the small minority needed to alter the presidential role. 20% spolit ballots and 33 needed for a tie-have we elected the president of choice or the president by default?

]]> By: Barry Keith http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-234 Barry Keith Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:06:56 +0000 http://www.nouse.co.uk/2006/03/14/presidential-result-called-into-doubt-after-20-of-votes-declared-invalid/#comment-234 The election should be re-run. There is doubt over the constitution, doubt over these elections. Now doubt over the whole SU. These elections and the constitutional vote should be re-run to give a final answer once and for all. The election should be re-run. There is doubt over the constitution, doubt over these elections. Now doubt over the whole SU.

These elections and the constitutional vote should be re-run to give a final answer once and for all.

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