I attended the UBP's platform launch yesterday, lurking at the back of the room, because I don't really do rallies. It was interesting, with some good speeches on their governing philosophy as well as specifics of their Agenda for Change.
The videos are posted on their YouTube channel if you're interested.
I did though want to single out a new ad, which is part two of their "Team UBP" series, which I found very effective. A number of their candidates speak about why they got involved in politics, but just as importantly, the conflicted emotions and disenchantment with politics and this campaign that voters are feeling.
I don't want to pander, but everyone comes across as sincere, well-meaning and wanting to bring people together. It contrasts sharply with the mean-spirited, over the top and divisive rhetoric coming from the other side throughout this campaign, as evidenced by last night's they want to 'return the shackles to our feet' attack.
They continue to run the exact campaign that they should. They have been consistently baited into an all out racial brawl, but have rejected it, conducting themselves in a measured, thoughtful and respectful manner, asking for your vote not expecting it.
What the public chooses is up to them in a week. But the contrasts couldn't be more clear.
Posted by Christian S. Dunleavy