Posts Tagged ‘News’
Effectively Communicating w/Your Representatives
Everyone has fallen victim to it before – the candidate that promises the world and, once elected, delivers nothing. There is nothing more disappointing than voting for a candidate that you believe in and being let down by their lack of follow-through once in office. What do you as a citizen do in this situation? …
Read MoreCalling Out Politicians who do the Right Things
As much as it is important to focus on calling out people who abuse public office, it is just as important to praise and affirm politicians who are doing the right thing. Take a moment and think about the politicians that you admire. When’s the last time you thanked them for voting the right way, or being a role model of integrity?
Read MoreHow to Prolong a Recession: Tax Driveways
What if you owned a small business? What if you owned a small business and your customers came to your store or office? What if you owned a small business where your customers came to your store or office, and parked in your parking lot? What if you owned a small business where your customers…
Read MoreWe March- But First, We Train
Grassroots activists from across the country have submitted videos explaining WHY they are coming to DC for the events being held September 9th through 12th. Watch this one from a recent convert to the tea party movement.
Read MoreAn Untold Story from the City of New London
There was another situation that happened in New London that was far more personal to my family. You won’t find it in any newspaper clipping or archived local news broadcast. It’s a story that, as I got older and did more research on the issue, I found out that we were not alone in an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Read More5 Tips for New and Local Bloggers
As a conservative activist and new media enthusiast, I have taken particular interest in the number of local, or smaller, blogs that have sprung up with the rise of the tea party movement. No two blogs are the same (or even look the same) and each blogger has a completely different way of expressing their…
Read More75…74…73…
When this is posted on American Majority’s website there will be 59 days until the first day of early voting and 75 days until Election Day. In Texas, campaign signs have started to go up in places where candidates think potential voters will see them. Chances are, if you are working on a campaign or…
Read MoreLessons from a Summer in the Trenches
If you’ve been reading my posts at all this summer, you know that I cannot stop looking to the past. As a student of history (though by no means an expert), it has been my privilege to blog to such a sizable, open-minded, and appreciative audience as the one here at American Majority. So as my summer internship here at the national headquarters comes to a close, I ask you to indulge me as I recall a few lessons learned, particularly applicable historical ones.
Read MoreWhat Makes An Effective Campaign Message?
Last week Minnesotans had an opportunity to cast their ballot in our state’s primary. Local conservative candidates seeking office, including 75 trained by American Majority in Minnesota, advanced in great numbers. Now onto the general…
Read MoreWANT TO BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE? HERE’S HOW~ PART TWO
Traveling across the state of Arkansas we have come across some truly effective organizations as well as some that are facing significant hurdles. One of the organizations that has really stood out as an example of a strong group is the Faulkner Co TEA Party. With well over 400 members and a monthly general meeting…
Read MoreKNOCK ON WOOD: TIPS FOR QUALITY (AND QUANTITY) DOOR-TO-DOOR OPERATIONS – PART II
In the first part of this series, I provided several tips for preparing to go out door knocking. A successful door-to-door operation depends upon the right people and transportation, quality lists, literature and maps, and a tactfully-branded volunteer. In this part of this series, I will begin the discussion on maximizing efficiency while on the…
Read MoreChoosing 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 to the success of your campaign. CHOOSING YOUR CAMPAIGN TEAM: The Structure When setting up your campaign team, you must first come up with a campaign structure. You want to…
Read MoreSURE-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 during a tough primary battle against an opponent from a well known family in the county. After months of strictly out-working his competitor, he was telling me about the challenge…
Read MoreWhy 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 Majority for this election cycle. It was a thank you note for the training and resources provided during his campaign. Towards the end of the letter, he wrote that “My…
Read MoreFollow 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.
Read MoreHow 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 goal to lose “just ten pounds”. Have you noticed when you set your goals, they don’t really get accomplished? And if for some reason your goals are getting accomplished it’s…
Read MoreAvoid 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 House member who previously ran for this seat 4 years ago (“Candidate B”), and the former director of the largest Baptist church camp in the country (“Candidate C”). Here is what…
Read MoreCampaigns: 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreWant 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 groups in the state is the Faulkner Co TEA Party with well over 400 members and a monthly general meeting attendance of over 200, they are fast becoming a change agent…
Read MoreHow 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 brochures are a fundamental part of any campaign. They serve as an introduction of the candidate to potential voters by providing them with photos that illustrate what the candidate is…
Read MoreCAMPAIGN 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.
Read MoreSo 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 about choices and sometimes the voters don’t choose you. Or don’t choose the candidate you believe so strongly in and worked so hard to elect. And that’s hard. With our…
Read More“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.
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