Yomin Postelnik

Winning Congress with challenges in hard to win areas - An effective 435 strategy

A 435 Strategy is political shorthand for a plan to field a candidate in each of the 435 congressional seats, no matter how hard it may be to win some of them. Done properly, this strategy forces the other party...

Lessons from Arlen Specter and Charlie Crist

One thing that people on both sides of the political debate can agree on is the need for sincerity in public service. The staunchest advocate of one philosophy respects the integrity and forthrightness of those who sincerely advocate for a...

The nationalization of local races

As the 2006 midterms approached, Republican leaders reassured their adherents that there was nothing to worry about. The reason put forward was as follows: Most races are decided based on local issues and, generally speaking, no matter how unpopular...

The football strategy to winning elections

The “Football Strategy” is my favorite campaign ground war strategy. Candidates in can develop variations of it to best suit the interests of their specific regions, but it is a time tested strategy that serves to motivate...

Candidates Who Stimulate Job Growth Get Results - Here's How

Candidates have a responsibility to propose common sense solutions that improve people’s lives. During pressing economic times, voters should demand nothing less. Unemployment is at crisis levels and tackling this issue should be of utmost importance to all...

How to Combat Attacks by Political Opponents

I’ve seen contentious primaries. General elections are worse. In many cases, I've seen well meaning people get into politics only to have their campaigns hijacked by supporters who take things to an unhealthy extreme against their...

Lessons for party chairmen and organizers from the Michael Steele fiasco

A year ago, a bright and energetic voice decided to run for chairman of a national party. He was one of the most likeable characters on the national stage and came with the added experience of being a lieutenant governor...

Sleeper issues: Candidates with solutions to terror will do well

Sleeper issues are positions that a candidate takes that show true leadership in a campaign. Instead of pandering to perceived popular opinion, a candidate can shape the public mindset by informing his or her constituents on matters that are not...

Effective small dollar fundraising

For a political campaign, small dollar fundraising is sometimes more important than large donor solicitation. It clearly establishes your broad base of support among voters, since someone who donates five or ten dollars to your campaign will undoubtedly vote for...

Why Bob McDonnell's campaign is a model to learn from

Last month, Americans watched as Virginia and New Jersey both elected new governors. While the lessons of both campaigns are still being dissected, virtually everyone agrees that Chris Christie profited most of all from having a terrible incumbent as an...

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