Category: Communicating

How a Good Poll Helps Political Candidates Win Elections

As a political consultant I always try to conduct a poll as I begin a campaign. A good poll can tell you which issues matter the most to the
Brian Floyd
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3 Ways Winning Candidates Can Go Negative on Campaigns

You may not want to hear this but there is a place in many political campaigns for going negative.  Why? Because at the end of the day negative campaigning
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Why Winning Candidates Always Chase the Early Voters

As I have written not all voters are equal. Some voters are more important than others because they always vote. These high propensity voters are key to winning many
Brian Floyd
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Why Precinct Walking is a Winning Candidate’s Secret Weapon

The most powerful form of voter contact isn’t sending people tons of mail, inundating them TV advertisements, or overwhelming Facebook with sponsored posts. Nope. The most powerful for of
Brian Floyd
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7 Elements of a Winning Political Campaign Message

The candidate who wins an election isn’t always the candidate with the most money, most endorsements, or most volunteers. The winning candidate is quite often the person who has
Brian Floyd

How Winning Candidates Use the 5 Second Rule to Reach Voters

If you’re serious about winning your election, then you need to understand the 5 Second Rule. No, this has nothing to do with dropping a piece of food and
Brian Floyd
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Top 5 Things Political Candidates Learn from a Poll

Many candidates think they are going to win, but when the ballots are counted on Election Night they go down in flames. This usually happens because they never knew
Brian Floyd
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3 Things Voters Really Want to Know About a Candidate

Of all the things that voters may want to know about a candidate, and all the things that a candidate may have to offer the voters, there’s really only
Brian Floyd
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Why Pictures are Worth 1000 Words on Political Campaigns

We’ve all heard the old cliche, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” There’s a reason it’s a cliche.  It’s because it’s true — especially when you’re running for
Brian Floyd
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The Secret Ingredient of Donald Trump’s Winning Formula

Donald J. Trump was far from the perfect candidate for elected office. At least three times last year I predicted his defeat, both in the primaries and during the
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