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This has got to be one of the worst ideas I have ever heard: Fianna Fail election hopefuls are turning to speed dating in a desperate bid to woo voters.
Ogra chairman Barry Andrews TD said speed dating with the politicians was a light-hearted event with a serious purpose.
“We want to remind young people in particular about the importance of politics in their daily lives, how politics effects the economy, creates job opportunities and impacts on our quality of life. We want people to make a date with politics,” he added.
Yes, because a normal young person who is not into politics is going to go speed dating with Fianna Fail. 
Don’t ya just love ogra. FF tells em what campaigns to run and when they’ll be successful and also appoints their head! a real youth organisations.
It wouldn’t be so bad except that irrespective of what question you ask them they will just rattle of a list of stat
And what’s this about “Up to 10 politicians will be selected to win the hearts of voters.” so will candidates outside FF be allowed enter?
“The political speed daters will score each politician and the politician who was most approachable and demonstrated the best listening skills will be chosen.
According to Mr Andrews, a number of studies have shown that personal contact with elected representatives increases the likelihood that young people would vote. ”
OK, speed dating scores on mainly appearance and presentation, basic 1st impressions stuff as anyone who has done it knows. It’s all sparkle and no substance. Listening and other social skills don’t come into play until later. Should suit FF down to the ground so!
“Valentine’s Night is already being earmarked for the first speed dating event which the party is hoping will help politicians to build up their profile in the run up to the General Election.”
Because spending Valentines Night in a room with a bunch of politicians is just the thing the average voter wants to do.
Virtual TV has gone to their heades.