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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
