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“It [selecting as many candidates as possible] is also advantageous for the [Conservative] Party because it helps us to build a base in those areas where we have not in, recent times, been as active as we'd have liked. It means that opposing parties don't get a free run but are challenged to prove…” quote by Theresa May
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“It [selecting as many candidates as possible] is also advantageous for the [Conservative] Party because it helps us to build a base in those areas where we have not in, recent times, been as active as we'd have liked. It means that opposing parties don't get a free run but are challenged to prove themselves to voters.”

Theresa May

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Source Speech: Conservative Party Conference, 2016

Selecting many candidates expands party presence, preventing opponents from dominating and forcing them to prove themselves.

In simple terms: More candidates strengthen party reach.

Key Takeaway

Broaden candidate pool.

Themes

politics strategy competition

Mood

strategic pragmatic

Type

political motivational

When to use this quote

  • campaign planning
  • voter engagement
  • regional outreach

Key Concepts

electoral dynamics party building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance quantity and quality?
  • What support is needed for newcomers?
A Different Perspective

Too many candidates may dilute resources.

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