What were elections like before social media / 24/7 news coverage?

I was old enough to vote in 2001 and was a student in 2005 but don't recall anyone caring to the point they fall out with friends and family like we see now.

Posted By: lurd, Dec 12, 09:20:57

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Better. Far better in fact. Predominantly policies not personalities.
Posted By: Saucerer, Dec 12, 11:23:13
Uni flat mates were a mix
Posted By: CWC, Dec 12, 10:30:15
It was quite nice to have a sort of beginning, middle and end.
Posted By: Huge Small, Dec 12, 10:01:08
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The country wasn’t as divided in 2001 as it is now
Posted By: tim berry, Dec 12, 09:46:35
Like the footy, you waited until the Pink Un arrived to read the match report!
Posted By: BSE Canary, Dec 12, 09:46:16
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Less terrible.
Posted By: Tricky Hawes, Dec 12, 09:37:41

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