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3 Do’s & 3 Don’ts for Talking About a Political Opponent

3 Do’s & 3 Don’ts for Talking About a Political Opponent

by Brian Floyd | Winning Advice

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 by the American people. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison wouldn’t...

One Question Political Candidates Must Answer Before Running

by Brian Floyd | Start Here, Winning Advice

There are some important questions every candidate must ask themselves — and answer honestly — before they decide to run for office. This may be the most important one a candidate needs to answer: Are you willing for your campaign to go negative if the...
Political Campaign Signs Don’t Vote — Or Do They?

Political Campaign Signs Don’t Vote — Or Do They?

by Brian Floyd | Messaging, Winning Advice

One of the first things I learned when I started out working on political campaigns is that “Signs don’t vote.” This is true, however I’m not convinced it is completely true. Having signs “everywhere” does not win elections. Having...
Guidelines for Declaring Victory, Conceding Defeat, and Demanding Recounts

Guidelines for Declaring Victory, Conceding Defeat, and Demanding Recounts

by Brian Floyd | Winning Advice

Every election comes to an end.  One candidate and their supporters are overjoyed, all others are to various levels disappointed. Life goes back to normal and the campaigning ceases until the next election. At least that’s how it’s been for most of ...
The 7 Major Habits of Winning Political Candidates

The 7 Major Habits of Winning Political Candidates

by Brian Floyd | Start Here, Winning Advice

Are you as a candidate serious about winning your election? If so, then you need to know and learn the seven key habits that nearly all winning political candidates have in common. Some of these habits should seem obvious, and some you might disagree with and want to...
Should Political Candidates Be Sending Mass Text Messages to Voters?

Should Political Candidates Be Sending Mass Text Messages to Voters?

by Brian Floyd | Reaching Voters, Winning Advice

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 emails will likely connect you directly with a voter. And so will text messages. Mass...
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