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Challenges of a Reform Campaign and the Balancing Act of Nigel Farage
Structural problems in building a significant power base of reform campaign are highlighted, with the campaign attracting and repelling different voter groups. Nigel Farage faces the challenge of maintaining respectability while drawing in voters, balancing between addressing unacceptable comments by party members and appealing to a wide voter pool. There is a risk for Farage of the party's electoral appeal shifting towards a BNP type party based on candidate behaviors. The story sheds light on the rhetoric fostering an environment for racist and unacceptable comments and the inherent risks for such parties throughout Europe. The postal votes by older demographics could sway the election towards parties like Reform, affecting the potential impact of recent controversies.