Policy lost on some campaigners

WHEN the Cambodia National Rescue Party geared up for this election campaign, it was determined its priority would be policy, but the exploits of both major parties in recent weeks have seen public focus shift far from the finer details of governance. “Change or not change?” has been a familiar chant during CNRP rallies in the first two weeks of campaigning. The answer has always been “change” – but not everyone the Post spoke to yesterday knew exactly what change would await them if the CNRP swept to power. “I don’t [know] the party’s policies,” said one student who rallied near the National Assembly yesterday. “I haven’t listened to what the policies are.” A short distance away, at a CPP rally in Wat Botum park, campaigners were saying similar things about their party. …

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