The fact that few people view TB threads and even fewer probably have the time to review them during the election is exactly why it is so important to have the TB members go on the record about controversial issues. It's easy to view the list of motions that were voted on during the TB term, because that sub-forum doesn't get cluttered.

With TB members going on the record, it will be very easy to review those votes during the election process so that the members who are passionate about one or more issues can see if their views were represented by the TB this year.