I wanted to share some insights on debates and forums from two different candidates who each won their election this year in two very different states: Texas and California.
As a candidate for any elected office you’ll be asked to participate in public forums and debates. This is a part of the political process that in America dates
As Election Day comes closer, your campaign activities will switch from those of persuasion to those of GOTV – Getting Out The Vote. Many candidates make a huge mistake
When I first stepped into a campaign headquarters I kept hearing the term GOTV. I thought it was a special election program for campaign insiders. Quickly I found out
Even in the age of the Internet, email, and Facebook, telephone calls remain a highly effective way to contact voters. In almost every campaign I run telephone calls are
As I recently wrote, not all voters are equal. Some voters are more important than others because they always vote. These high propensity voters are key to winning a
The most powerful form of voter contact isn’t sending people tons of mail. It isn’t TV or radio advertisements. It isn’t even connecting with them on Facebook. No, it’s
I’ve never worked on a political campaign where the candidate didn’t want signs. Every candidate wants campaign signs. They play an important part in the campaign process. Unfortunately too
I’m a huge proponent of candidates making live phone calls. Live telephone calls are a great way to reach the voters, especially those who are not home when you
