How to win at spinning

by David Canzini / 19 Mar 2010

Party HQs will be striving to show that their man won in the leaders' television debates says David Canzini Post-debate spin When it comes to post-debate spin, you must be guided by one question: what is the perception of what happened during the debates and how is it portrayed in the media and by the campaigns? Any media expert will tell you that perception is reality, so your campaign's job is to ensure that it is your version of the debate that becomes the story and the perceived wisdom.

Observations on South African democracy

by David Canzini / 05 Sep 2008

Having recently returned from a holiday in South Africa with family who have lived there for 20 years it has been interesting to observe the state of democracy in the country.

Why do we expect our Politics on the cheap?

by David Canzini / 26 Jun 2008

These are strange times indeed in Westminster where MPs are under fire for daring to spend tax payer’s money and at the same time MPs are considering ways of restricting income and therefore spending on political campaigning.

Trust me, I'm a politician

by David Canzini / 20 Dec 2008

David Canzini on what representatives, candidates and activists can do to rebuild the electorate’s faith in themThe seemingly endless debacle over politicians’ financial interests was raised in Total Politics’ August leader column.

Buildinglocal coalitions

by David Canzini / 29 Jun 2008

One of thebiggest words in US politics is coalition.

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