August 26, 1920 was one of the greatest days in American history, and will long be celebrated as the date that women gained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It’s almost unbelievable to me that there was actually a time in our country when women weren’t [...]
Although my time as a soldier ended in 2008, I’ll always be grateful for the many life lessons I learned in the U.S. Army. Was it easy? No, of course not . . . but nothing that’s worth it ever is. And the training I received from the greatest military in the world will continue [...]
The damaging effects that stress can have on our health are widely known, and millions of Americans have made a priority of avoiding extended stressful situations to prolong their lives. Political campaigns are one of the most stressful projects you could be involved with, though, and candidates often overlook the dangers that a hectic election season can pose to their [...]
For many seasoned office holders, grandstanding often seems to be second nature; so much, in fact, that the image of the camera-hungry politician has become an accepted stereotype. New candidates who have never before run for elected office, however, are often turned off by the self-promotion that is a vital necessity in political campaigning. We’ve been [...]
When planning your first political campaign, the to-do list can initially seem overwhelming. Kickoff events, fundraising, press releases, grassroots efforts, volunteer coordination . . . where does a successful candidate start? I’ll tell you exactly where: with your family. Every smart candidate dedicates plenty of thought and consideration to the prospect of running for office. [...]
When new political candidates brainstorm answers to possible questions they might be asked out on the campaign trail, they often overlook the simplest and most important query of all: why are you running for office? In my own campaign for city council, I was guilty of the same offense . . . and I spent [...]
We touched earlier on making sure you’re qualified for the first political race you decide to enter, but now let’s talk about an equally important strategy: choosing the easiest race to win. Quite often, a prospective candidate is faced with several options when it comes time to choose which office to run for. In any [...]