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3 Big Speech Mistakes Political Candidates Make

As a candidate for public office you’re going to be required to give speeches, but let’s be honest — your speech could bomb with your audience. In my experience
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CANDIDATE TRAINING – Secrets of a Winning Political Campaign Stump Speech

Today we’re releasing a new candidate training: Secrets of a Winning Political Campaign Stump Speech. Once you decide to run for public office you become a public speaker. A
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The 7 Major Habits of Winning Political Candidates

If you as a political candidate are legitimately serious about winning your election, then you need to learn the seven key habits nearly all winning political candidates have in
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Why Mornings are the Best Time to Make Fundraising Calls

Is there a right time and a wrong one for a political candidate to make fundraising calls? Throughout my career I did not believe there was. I’d learned that
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Should Political Candidates Be Sending Mass Text Messages to Voters?

Candidates for elected office should definitely be making live phone calls and sending emails to the voters. With nearly everyone having a mobile phone these days, live calls and
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Why Political Candidates Should Use Humor When Going Negative

As a candidate, if you find yourself in a tight race you’re probably going to need to attack. And there’s a way to do it without coming off as
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5 Mistakes Political Candidates Make with Press Releases

Even in the age of social media, press releases remain a great way for political candidates to get news out about themselves and their policy positions. But you need
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Why Winning Candidates Always Personalize Letters and Emails

One of the best way for a candidate to connect with a voter is through a personalized letter or thank you card. But if you fail to personalize these
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The Pros and Cons of Running for Office Against an Incumbent

They say it’s hard to beat an incumbent and there’s plenty of data to back that up. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible if you’re challenging someone for their
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A Winning Strategy for Candidates Mailing to Early Voters

Early voting has become much more prominent in elections than it has ever been. As a candidate, it is essential that you factor this into your winning mail program.
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