Political rally's have been a mainstay in this country for many years. Even in the 1800's
candidates traveled around the country making speeches. In those day it was about
the only way the public could learn about the candidate. Many people didn't know how
to read so they had to go to rally's to learn about them.
The term whistle stop was used as candidates often road trains stopping at each little
town to make a campign speech. Usally from a special car at the rear of the train.
This all changed with the advent of television and the fact most of the bublic could read
by the 1950's.
Now days rally's are more of a way to entertain and stir up political ferver. Since
most people don't normally keep up with politics.
Feel free to post reasons why you go to rally's or not. We see them on TV, but we rarely
hear from people who go to them.
Personally I think rally's are a waste of time. I wouldn't go across the street to see
a candidate who has been on tv for months. Your not likely to see anything new as
they will put on a show to please those who support them. and try to convince other
they are the best for the job. Yes some wait till the last minute to decide, but I usually
decide long before the election.