Why Juneteenth is Worthy of Celebration

The newest American holiday – Juneteenth – is on Monday, June 19th. Events celebrating and commemorating it will take place the preceding weekend. ​Juneteenth became a federal holiday in
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5 Presidential Biographies Political Candidates Should Read

“Study history, study history. In history lie all the aspects of statecraft.”  — Winston Churchill to an American student, May 1953 Candidates need to learn not only the political
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The Importance of Political Candidate Research on a Campaign

As a candidate for elected office it’s a good idea to know both the strengths and the vulnerabilities of not only your opponents, but also of yourself as a
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5 Books Successful Political Candidates Need to Read

If you’re serious about being a highly successful political candidate, and by extension an effective public official who continues to get elected, you need to always stay a few
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Why Winning Candidates Give Voters a Holiday Break

This is an article I never thought I’d have to write, but it seems too many candidates just won’t give voters a break during the holidays. So I’m going
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How to Know When to Seek an Election Recount

To seek a recount, or to not seek a recount, that dear candidate is the question. But what is the answer? In my experience, not seeking a recount is
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Why Every Political Campaign Website Needs a Blog

As a candidate for elected office you need to have a dedicated campaign website. And one of those things you need on your campaign’s website is a blog. What? 
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3 Do’s & 3 Don’ts for Talking About a Political Opponent

Political campaigns get heated. Harsh words get spoken.  Hard hitting advertisements are put before the voters. This is all normal practice in the American political system and quite expected
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One Question Political Candidates Must Answer Before Running

Before running for office, political candidates needs to ask themselves if they are willing to go negative during the campaign. If the answer is no, then they should
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Local Parades, Fairs, Festivals, and Car Shows on the Campaign Trail

“What value do you place on summer parades?  Does it keep name recognition up, or is it mostly a waste of time?” I received that question from a reader
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