4 Ways to “Shake It Off” While on the Campaign Trail

The path to any elected office is far from glamorous and oftentimes has many bumps and discouragements along the way; the thing activists and future leaders need to remember is that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

If one person slams his or her door in your face during a get-out-the-vote effort, there is generally a courteous soul who will say, politely, “Thanks but no thanks.”

This post is for those moments on the campaign trail that get you down in the dumps. Especially as primaries approach and you ramp up your GOTV efforts, remember to not sweat the small stuff. Instead — in the words of T. Swift — “shake it off.”

H/T: MTV gif

Remember to “shake it off” when …

1. Someone vandalizes and/or moves or obfuscates your yard signs.

Remember to “shake it off” when …

2. Someone’s dog chases you down the driveway and nearly bites off your ankle.

Remember to “shake it off” when …

3. Someone at the polls tells you that you “don’t look like a conservative” — whatever the heck that means.

Remember to “shake it off” when …

4. Someone is shouting in your face more obscenities than you typically hear during an R-rated movie.

Always, always “shake it off.” Tomorrow is a brand new day.