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Choosing and managing your campaign team
A campaign team is made up of everyone that helps in your efforts to get elected. Choosing the right people for your team is vital…
SURE-FIRE TIPS FOR A LOCAL CANDIDATE
Recently, I was visiting with a county quorum court candidate between sessions during one of our trainings here in Arkansas. He had recently been victorious…
Why YOU Matter
Yesterday when the mail arrived at our office, nestled in amongst the bills and junk mail was a letter from a candidate trained by American…
Follow Her Lead: Local Unity Is Key
This past Saturday, at an American Majority training after a Cypress Tea Party meeting, I had the pleasure of meeting a local activist, Precinct Chairman and candidate for Cy-Fair School Board, Ms. Kay Smith. A motivated woman concerned about the future of her grandkids and community, Ms. Smith stands out as an example of a woman who understands the importance of taking back our communities as a first step toward improving our nation overall.
How to Create S.M.A.R.T. Goals
We all have goals – goals to become more politically active, a goal to reach 1 million fans on Facebook, and of course the constant…
Avoid Being the “Zombie Candidate”
Among the seven candidates in the recent Republican primary for Oklahoma’s Fifth District Congressional seat were a current state House member (“Candidate A”), a former state…
Campaigns: Have You Done Your Research?
Being proactive on the countless issues that one will face on the campaign trail is a key component of any successful overall strategy. Time is a precious commodity on any campaign and taking advantage of opportunities to do your homework now to properly confront issues surely awaiting your campaign is a necessity if you want to win in November.
If a Tree Falls… Will You Know?
Christiansburg, VA is a city with a recent history of controversy and conflict, especially regarding government transparency. This summer the Town Council opted not to offer their town manager Lance Terpenny a contract renewal. Instead, he was given a severance package and sent on his merry way. As it turns out, a town manager in Christiansburg can make more money by getting fired than by working.
Want to be an agent of change? Here’s How~ Part One
Traveling across the state of Arkansas we have come across some truly EFFECTIVE organizations and some that are really struggling. One of the most effective…
How to create an effective campaign brochure
For a copy of our Campaign Manual, visit our resources page. To request a New Leaders Campaign Training in your area, contact us today! Campaign…
CAMPAIGN LESSONS FROM THE OKLAHOMA PRIMARY – PT2
As per usual, the day after Oklahoma’s historic primary, talking heads and pundits tried to analyze why it all came down as it did and in many instances contrary to what the ‘experts’ predicted.
So You Lost Your Election- Now What?
On Tuesday, Kansas held its primary elections, as did a few other states, and while the results are overwhelmingly positive, let’s face it: elections are…
“Checking in” or Campaigning?
We live in a world where just about everyone is getting a Facebook, more and more people are on Twitter, and having a smartphone is becoming a social norm. The time for campaigns to adapt the ways they reach voters is now.
So What Makes a Campaign Event Successful?
The ability to gain that competitive advantage over your opponent is present on the campaign trail every day. One of these opportunities, that surprising goes unnoticed more frequently than it should, revolves around campaign events.
HOW TO: FACEBOOK PRIVACY SETTINGS
Here at American Majority it is one of our goals to educate activists on how to properly use online media. During the presentation, Patriots 2.0,…