Eight years ago, I had a life-changing moment. So great was this moment that it became the foundation of my personal and professional life.Β I rarely discuss it with others and […]
The Rise of the Free-Market Candidate
As 2010 approaches, we’re seeing of a new kind of Republican candidate emerge—one that is less partisan than his or her predecessors, more concerned with the kitchen table than the […]
Polling Budget Dilemma: Robo vs. Live
Low-budget campaigns are always in search of cheap alternatives to execute big-budget tactics. This begs the question: robo-poll or live-interview survey? Robo-polling will always be the cheaper option, but many […]
The Strategic Value of Financial Filings
Too many candidates see their financial disclosure filing as nothing more than a regulatory chore. But as we inch closer to the June 30 deadline, I find myself explaining again […]
Tuesday Must-Reads: Refining the Message
The White House is tweaking its health care message, launching a new website to combat critics of President Obama’s proposed overhaul. From The New York Times… But aides to Mr. […]
Waging War in Townhalls
As Congress adjourns for a month long recess, the most important battles over healthcare reform will be played out in townhall meetings in congressional districts all across the country. Why […]
Targeting Democrats in McCain-Friendly Districts
As the Republican Party begins to boil down its pick-up prospects for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, the congressional districts where Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) won the 2008 […]
Unleashing Oppo: How Campaigns Find and Use Oppo that Hits Home
Our panel of experts share their playbooks for making the most of opposition research. Thanks to our panelists Kelly Gibson, Sonia Van Meter and Adam Probolsky for their insight. Sponsored […]
The 30 House Dems at the Top of the GOP’s Target List
Democratic representatives who got less than 55% of the vote to win in 2008 are going to top the GOP’s 2010 target list. This list is below.<!–[if !supportEmptyParas]–><!–[endif]–> Some of […]
Sing a Song for a Good Cause
Ever wonder who sings a better rendition of “Pour Some Sugar on Me” – Democrats or Republicans? At the end of October, you may have a chance to find out. […]
Why All Republicans Should Support The NY-23 Nominee
For the Republican Party to become significantly relevant in Washington, D.C. its candidates have to win. This means that any viable candidate should be supported, less those with extremist views […]
Checking The Polls In The New Jersey Governor’s Race
For Republican Chris Christie to defeat Democratic Governor Jon Corzine this November he must keep Corzine under 45 percent of the vote. Ordinarily this would signal a landslide, but the […]
Testing The GOP’s Litmus Test
Recently Mr. James Bopp, accomplished GOP ballot access attorney and Republican National Committeeman from Indiana, unveiled a litmus test for GOP candidates to be voted on by the full committee […]
Text Messaging: Campaigns Need to Get Ready for Rule Changes
Text Messaging: Campaigns Need to Get Ready for Rule Changes. C&E’s Shane Greer chats with Brian Elrod of Text Request. Sponsored by Text Request
Five Lessons from the Massachusetts Special Election
Last night’s special election in Massachusetts was a huge win for Scott Brown and Republicans and we have a lot to learn from the election about the way that the […]
Protecting Your Campaign From Online Threats
Protecting Your Campaign From Online Threats. C&E's Shane D'Aprile is joined by Ivan Dubois & Kiley Kipper of the September Group LLC and Brett Christie & Greg Roney of House […]
Hundreds Converge On Cancun To Learn Key Lessons From Obama Campaign
Reaching voters has always been a key challenge for campaign professionals, both in the United States and abroad. This was particularly true after recent electoral reform in Mexico, which placed […]
Ask the Campaign Doc: Looking for Work? Pay Your Own Way
Q: Should we pay the travel expenses of consultants that we’re interviewing to work on our campaign? A: No way. No how. Never. If the consultant wants the work, they […]
Here Comes the Judge: Online Success in Local Races
In Los Angeles County, a sprawling geographic area where voters read and speak multiple languages and usually see long lists of state, county and city offices and initiatives on their […]
2014 GOP Primary – South Carolina
(1/28/11 – 1/30/11) 52% Graham, 34% Sanford 43% Wilson, 41% Graham 52% Generic Conservative, 37% Grahamhttp://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_SC_0207.pdf
Down Home Digital: The Dangers of Online DIY
The goal of doing more with less is a recurring mantra in both business and politics these days. While convincing many organizations to invest appropriately in online communication and technology […]
Down Home Digital: Face(booking) the Future
If you’re still skeptical about Facebook, consider the size and growth of its audience. Facebook passed Google search in early 2010, as measured by number of visitors. Since then, the […]
Down Home Digital: Mobile Campaigning: Making It Big on the Miniature Screen
No matter how big or small your campaign, you need to be thinking about the size of the screen your constituents use to interface with your materials. What was once […]
Coming Down from the Ivory Tower
There was one question that totally stumped me early in my political career and it helped push me toward a life in academics: “Whose kin are you?” It was 1998. […]