First of all, European Elections are as much about personality contests as Presidential Elections are (note how many MEPs / former MEPs have contested Presidential Elections) and party support trends do not always fully equate to likelihood of success in these contests. (adriankavanaghelections.org)
And so a Machiavellian personality contest plays out in both the real world and high - school campaigns where rivalry emerges via personal grudges. (lwlies.com)
Indeed, says the University of the Fraser Valley's Hamish Telford, the Liberals» best chance is making this a personality contest: «Clark's best asset is her personality, her optimism, her attitude. (macleans.ca)