September 7, 2009
For most campaigns, registering new voters is a luxury they can not afford. Voter registration drives are usually best left to nonpartisan civic groups and community […]
September 7, 2009
The 2000 presidential election brought absentee voting to the forefront of our political conscience. Never before has America collectively held its breath as absentee ballots returned and […]
September 5, 2009
Political consultants are a fact of life in today’s campaign landscape. Consultants are normally seasoned professionals whose advice and support in running your political campaign (or […]
September 5, 2009
Good organization is not only desirable for a political campaign, it is essential. No matter what size campaign you are involved in, time and money are […]
September 5, 2009
Getting volunteers for your local political campaign is hard. People are busy. They have PTA meetings, soccer games, and family functions, not to mention jobs to […]
September 5, 2009
Volunteers, staff, and supporters are often enthusiastic, but misguided. The campaign manager him or herself may be a trusted friend and supporter who knows nothing about […]
September 5, 2009
Former Senator Alan Simpson once said that most campaigns for office start with a couple of friends, sitting around a table drinking beers. While this may be […]
September 5, 2009
People, especially activists, love to be part of a “special” group, to be “in the know,” and get the chance mingle with other like-minded people. Setting up […]
September 5, 2009
Scheduling is one of the last things most campaigns think about. It’s not as glamorous as making TV ads or as exciting as grassroots campaigning. Yet, campaign […]