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The Importance of Political Candidate Research on a Campaign

by Brian Floyd | Fundamentals, Getting Started, Winning Advice

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 candidate. It’s good to put the public records of both yourself and those running against you under...

Running for Office to Raise Your Name Identification is a Dumb Idea

by Brian Floyd | Candidate Advice, Fundamentals, Start Here

People decide to run for political office for many different reasons. Some of those reasons are great, some are average, and some are downright dumb. The dumbest one I hear far too often is “I’m only running to raise my name identification.” If...
5 Winning Principles Tom Brady Can Teach Candidates

5 Winning Principles Tom Brady Can Teach Candidates

by Brian Floyd | Fundamentals, Winning Advice

Wasn’t that the most incredible Super Bowl ever? I couldn’t believe it. As late as the fourth quarter I honesty thought the Patriots were done and the Falcons were taking home the Lombardi Trophy. But New England had a secret weapon:  Tom Brady. And if you...
4 Simple Steps for Raising Money and Getting Endorsements

4 Simple Steps for Raising Money and Getting Endorsements

by Brian Floyd | Fundamentals

Raising money and gathering endorsements are crucial components of running for public office. Your campaign needs money to buy signs, send mail, broadcast commercials, and so forth. Your campaign also needs endorsements from elected officials and community leaders....

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