Disadvantages of Canvassing
While canvassing can be productive, it may frustrate many would-be voters. If constituents are contacted too often, they may feel that their privacy is threatened. Many canvassers are aware that "No Soliciting" signs hold no legal power in most communities, and canvassers may be taught to ignore such signs.
Some areas have a low density of targets. Campaigns will typically try to canvass higher density areas by foot, but lower density areas may require canvassers with cars or for the campaign to skip those areas altogether. The standard measure of canvass target density used by campaigns is the Stoddard, or targets per acre. Typically campaigns will try to canvass areas with a Stoddard of 10 or higher.
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