By Antonis Anzoletou

In an election contest, the last days are the most critical. The debate took place and despite the conclusions drawn by the party staffs, it does not appear that any political leader made the “mistake” that cost him polls. The final result will be judged to a large extent by the four-year course of the parties so far with their eyes focused mainly on the economy. Everyone agrees, however, that even the last-minute details are not at all unimportant.

The conspiracy

Political forces seek the maximum possible mobilization. Whoever achieves this will have a significant lead for a good percentage next Sunday night. The concentration of all party potential and the activation of the base is considered satisfactory when it reaches approximately 85% levels. At this time, according to the measurements so far, New Democracy and SYRIZA they are reported to be hovering near the 70% zone with the blue faction appearing more clustered. Traditionally this number increases with the end of the pre-election period. SYRIZA has already indulged in “hard rock” with slogans and advertising spots that will raise the thermometer. More programmatically, the New Democracy insists, based on the security of the poll lead it holds.

The undecided

Undoubtedly, the movements of the mechanisms in this period are focused on undecided voters. The communication images of the large gatherings are very good, however the specific public, who follow the leaders, there is no way they will not come to the polls. Party officials have engaged in a race to either “repatriate” old supporters or reach out to undecided voters. According to the latter Pulse poll about 12% appear hesitant with some even considering not going to the polling booths. From the period of the memorandums onwards, several citizens have distanced themselves from the public and refuse to join any party framework. Reconnecting them with politics is not an easy process and the members of the formations at the local level are the “connecting link” of the leadership with the grassroots. This is why the leaders are touring Greece beyond the evening speeches in the squares and on the sidewalks.

The youth

It is almost certain that a large part of the approximately 400,000 new voters who will go to the polls for the first time belong to the undecided category. In general, the younger ages are an “unknown audience” that no one can predict how they will behave and it is very difficult to measure them in polls. Their political activation is the big issue for the factions.
The program

In any case, the detailed presentation of the program is considered crucial. A multi-page design should be understood by the world and specialized by category. It is not a simple process, as in the consciousness of many voters the phrase “everyone is the same” has been imprinted in recent years. The parties will have to convince that what they promise is realistic, costed and they don’t just want to steal the votes of the citizens. And the goal is for each social group to convince that they have the solutions to improve their daily life.

The ballots

The persons who compose the ballots are a key factor in the electoral game. Candidates who have contributed to local communities, young scientists, representatives of social groups, and even ordinary workers can be a “lure” for a voter. Renewal is a key element of politics and parties that have followed this rule will see some extra gains on Sunday night.