Politicians of one party do not set voting schedules to favor their side and harm the other . David Frum : Tuesday 's vote is subject to all kinds of disputes between parties . He says the voting system is locally based , gives too much power to politicians . Other democracies set national standards and enforce them equally , he says . China : After dispute over 2000 election , reforms were promised but have n't materialized .
David Frum : Tuesday 's vote is subject to all kinds of disputes between parties . He says the voting system is locally based , gives too much power to politicians . Other democracies set national standards and enforce them equally , he says . China : After dispute over 2000 election , reforms were promised but have n't materialized .