A successful campaign must have a strong, but adaptable strategy that can be put onto paper. There is no such thing as a bandwagon effect—people will not choose to cast their vote for you simply because they believe you will win. The reverse is more likely to be true. A united party is essential [read more...]
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1. Prepare your family for the rigors of your run for office. Specifically, discuss what role your spouse will play in the campaign. 2. Make arrangements for the effect of a campaign on your work life and financial affairs. 3. Seek advice from those who have run for office before. [read more...] Due to new state law, campaign lawn signs can now be posted on Friday, June 25. This is a change from the previous date of August 1. While many campaigns are readying for that date, there are at least a couple reasons why you may want to reconsider. [read more...] The recent edition of Politics magazine has a great article on Scott Brown’s upset win in the Massachusetts Senate race earlier this year. It speaks to the candidate’s dogged determination — he even doorknocked between events — in spite of the fact his campaign received virtually no media attention in the early [read more...] |
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