ABSTRACT
Throughout the course of a campaign, political candidates make hundreds of public appearances, with the goal of connecting with voters, explaining their policy proposals and energising the public to engage in the political process. From town hall meetings to the inaugural ceremony, candidates and electees have multitudinous opportunities to engage directly with constituents, to answer voters' questions and concerns, and to formally address the public about their visions, priorities and intended actions, if and when they are elected to office.
