September 9, 2009
After Election Day, with a swell of new office holders preparing to take the reins of government at all levels, the post-campaign ritual begins. Campaign staff, volunteers, […]
September 9, 2009
As people involved in politics, we all admire those whose political career has risen far and fast. Whether they are politicians who have risen from city […]
September 9, 2009
It’s a fact – Republicans don’t do well in urban districts. Even in Midwest cities or sunbelt locales where the population is generally a little more conservative, […]
September 9, 2009
Local political parties are the backbone of the American political system. These organizations are so important because they are so close to the voter. The local […]
September 9, 2009
I am often asked what the best way is for someone to get involved with their local political party (of all partisan persuasions). This question comes from […]
September 8, 2009
One mistake that most political candidates make during their first run for office is waiting too long to get started. No matter what level office you are […]
September 7, 2009
College campuses present an unparalleled opportunity for you to practice your political campaign skills. There, you will find anywhere from hundreds to tens of thousands of potential […]
September 7, 2009
(This is a long article, but it’s worth it: building great political coalitions has been the secret to many local, state, and national campaigns’ success). Modern […]
September 7, 2009
Volunteers are the backbone of any local campaign. National campaigns have tons of paid staff, and use volunteers only to fill in the gaps — but for […]