Download or read book A Citizen s Guide to Winning Elections written by FaithAmerica Foundation and published by Faithamerica Foundation. This book was released on 1982-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Citizen s Guide to U S Elections written by Costas Panagopoulos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political observers routinely lament that American democracy is broken, and many of them blame electoral malfunction. But is the system really broken? Panagopoulos and Weinschenk make the case that citizens are empowered to fix what’s wrong with electoral politics and renew democracy in America, all within the institutional setup and framework of the existing system. Put simply, much of what is broken can be fixed if people stop throwing up their arms and start rolling up their sleeves to do the hard work of building our democracy. This book provides an overview of the basic features that characterize contemporary elections in the United States and includes discussions about voter participation and decision-making patterns, money in elections, and the role of parties and the media in presidential, congressional and state and local races. It also outlines some of the most important trends and challenges in the current system. As a call to action, each chapter features potential solutions to the challenges that exist in U.S. elections.

Download or read book The Guide to Winning Elections written by C. Douglas Conlan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-06-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, hands on guide to getting involved in the political process from the precinct to the general election. The Guide covers organization, fundraising, public relations, on and offline candidate and issue promotion, social and mobile media and overall campaign strategy. The Guide is perfect for the novice and the professional political activist or potential candidate or campaign worker. If you are interested in being successfully involved in politics, advocating an issue or running for office you must read this book!

Download or read book A Citizen s Guide to Presidential Nominations written by Wayne P. Steger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presidential nominations in the United States can sometimes seem like a media circus, over-hyped and overly speculative. Even informed citizens might be tempted to tune them out. Yet understanding the process, one distinct to American politics, is crucial for civic participation. If presidential elections are about who will lead the nation, presidential nominations are about who appears on the ballot. This concise and coherent Citizen’s Guide examines who has power in presidential nominations and how this affects who we as citizens choose to nominate, and ultimately to sit in the Oval Office. Political scientist Wayne Steger defines the nominating system as a tension between an "insider game" and an "outsider game." He explains how candidates must appeal to a broad spectrum of elected and party officials, political activists, and aligned groups in order to form a winning coalition within their party, which changes over time. Either these party insiders unify early behind a candidate, effectively deciding the nominee before anyone casts a vote, or they are divided and the nomination is determined by citizens voting in the caucuses and primaries. Steger portrays how shifts in party unity and the participation of core party constituencies affect the options presented to voters. Amidst all this, the candidate still matters. Primaries with one strong candidate look much different than those with a field of weaker ones. By clearly addressing the key issues, past and present, of presidential nominations, Steger’s guide will be informative, relevant, and accessible for students and general readers alike.

Download or read book A Citizen s Guide to Beating Donald Trump written by David Plouffe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER As seen on CBS This Morning, PBS NewsHour, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Pod Save America and more A voter's playbook on making a difference in the 2020 election and beyond from the most recognized and most successful political strategist in the country If you've asked yourself the question, what more can I do to make sure Donald Trump does not continue to occupy the Oval Office on January 20, 2021?--then this book is for you. A playbook for the common citizen, A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump addresses the many things individuals can do in 2020 every day, without having to leave their jobs, move to Iowa, or spend every waking moment on the election. In A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump, Plouffe's message is simple: the only way change happens, especially on scale, is one human being talking to another. It won't happen magically, it won't happen because of debates and conventions, it won't happen because of ads. It will happen because citizens take action. And Plouffe is here to help, with specific strategies and tailored talking points to make sure your time and energy aren't wasted. He lays out why different activities the average citizen can take can make a difference to getting to 270 electoral votes, how people can go about doing them and examples of where it's worked in the past. There are at least 65 million Americans who are likely committed to voting against Trump. It is entirely in our control to grow that number and make sure the support materializes in actual votes. Plouffe arms us with advice on how to defend against misinformation online, how to create and spread content, how to register and get out the vote early, how to make a difference in the battlegrounds and how to stay involved after the big election. Filled with stories from the last sixteen years, both successes and failures, as well as political strategies that have evolved in the wake of the breakthrough campaign that Plouffe masterminded, A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump is a pragmatic, specific, and very motivational guide for the path forward.

Download or read book How to Win an Election written by Quintus Tullius Cicero and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide that Marcus Cicero's brother wrote for him as he prepared to campaign for consul in ancient Rome includes a surprising amount of information that can be applied to today's political contests, and is now presenting again, in a bilingual Latin-English edition that offers a new translation.

Download or read book The Newcomer s Guide to Winning Local Elections written by Terry A. Amrhein and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT THIS BOOK CONTAINS This book contains practical information on how to win elections in cities, towns and villages. The book was developed for those who are running, or are considering running, for a local office. The book is loaded with useful practical suggestions for both the new comer and the experienced politician. The book includes: How to develop campaign strategies Information you must have for the campaign Ways to get nominated for office How to conduct Door to Door campaigning —why is Door to Door so important —how to effectively organize Door to Door campaign How to develop and use Road Signs The importance of Campaign Flyers —how to develop campaign flyers —ways to entice the voter to read the campaign literature Other effective and easy campaign strategies Methods for Campaign Financing for small town elections Management methods for the campaign and What to do during Election Day The book also contains a summary of the New York State Election Law pertaining to electing candidates to office. For over twenty five years, Terry Amrhein has been an engineer and project manager for the General Electric and Lockheed Martin Corporations. Becoming a campaign manager for his wife in a small town election was natural for Terry who has years of experience in organizing and developing all sorts of projects. After three campaigns, Terry helped his wife become the first "Newcomer" elected in their town in over twenty years. This book tells how he did it!

Download or read book A Citizen s Guide to the Political Psychology of Voting written by David P. Redlawsk and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-06 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the run-up to a contentious 2020 presidential election, the much-maligned American voter may indeed be wondering, “How did we get here?” A Citizen’s Guide to the Political Psychology of Voting offers a way of thinking about how voters make decisions that provides both hope and concern. In many ways, voters may be able to effectively process vast amounts of information in order to decide which candidates to vote for in concert with their ideas, values, and priorities. But human limitations in information processing must give us pause. While we all might think we want to be rational information processors, political psychologists recognize that most of the time we do not have the time or the motivation to do so. The question is, can voters do a “good enough” job even if they fail to account for everything during the campaign? Evidence suggests that they can, but it isn’t easy. Here, Redlawsk and Habegger portray a wide variety of voter styles and approaches—from the most motivated and engaged to the farthest removed and disenchanted—in vignettes that connect the long tradition of voter survey research to real life voting challenges. They explore how voters search for political information and make use of it in evaluating candidates and their positions. Ultimately, they find that American voters are reasonably competent in making well-enough informed vote choices efficiently and responsibly. For citizen voters as well as students and scholars, these results should encourage regular turnout for elections now and in the future.

Download or read book Only Winning Counts written by Nona Lake Tevis and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Win an Election written by Robert Chartuk and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're a hard working businessman or woman, member of the civic association, Rotary Club volunteer, or spokesperson for your community in the fight against a monstrous mega mall they want to build near your home. Or maybe you're just a taxpayer who's mad as hell and are not going to take it anymore. Every day you are bombarded with higher taxes, bizarre government decisions, and incessant bloviating by the politicians who've been running things. The phone rings and it's your neighbor asking if you're interested in running for the town council to throw out the politicians who support the mega mall. Visions of filibusters have always danced in your head and you know you can do a better job than the bozos currently in office, so you say “What the heck, I'll give it a go and maybe make a difference.” Plus, in the back of your mind you're thinking elected office might even help your business prospects or change people's lives for the better or maybe get that shiftless brother-in-law of yours a job or...but first you have to check with the spouse. “Running for office! Are you crazy? You're out too many nights as it is. How much will this cost? Who would ever vote for you?”“Don't worry honey, I can do this. Plus, it will be fun.”“Okay, but don't expect any help from me.” (Famous last words from a spouse, as you will soon find out.)You smile that politician's smile, but deep inside, your brain is screaming: What do I do now?Congratulations. You've just been bitten by the Election Bug,* and don't count on breaking its grip for a very long time. A frightening prospect, yes, but the rewards can be substantial.Thankfully, this Real Life Series book, Win an Election, will make you a winner. So take a deep breath, read carefully, and enjoy the ride!

Download or read book Winning Elections written by Dick W. Simpson and published by Talman Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a unique primer on the actual process of running campaigns, from the most local to the national level. Provides a thorough handbook, but also covers the vexing issues of today's campaigns - PAC money, the media, negative campaigning, fundraising, etc.

Download or read book Winning Local and State Elections written by Ann E. Beaudry and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This straightforward and direct guide to running a political campaign provides insight for the first-time candidate based on the authors' years of experience in the political sphere. The book features step-by-step instructions for an entire campaign: from the planning stages to the election. Perfect for community-based elections and grassroots campaigns.

Download or read book Politainment written by David Schultz and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of politics, campaigns, and elections is confusing. How do we make sense out of why candidates do what they do or why some are successful and others not? This book explains political campaigns and elections by way of ten simple rules that candidates need to follow if they wish to be successful. Mastering and understanding these rules makes clear what it takes to win in politics and why politicians do what they do and why politics is what it is today. The key to understanding contemporary politics begins with two simple concepts. The first is that it is the world of politainment where politics and entertainment had collapsed into one another, producing a new world of politainment (politics + entertainment). A second concept to understand about contemporary politics is that it is a business. The day of politics and political campaigns being run by dedicated volunteers is an artifact of a Norman Rockwell era. While once politics was about door knocking, phone calling, and face to face politicking. Now campaigns are run by professionals. Individuals specialize in managing campaigns and candidates, doing polling, fund-raising, and performing many of the tasks that once were done by dedicated volunteers. Yes many campaigns still have volunteers performing many duties-especially in local and small town races-but even then professionals and organizations are increasingly employed to shape a campaign. Politainment: The Ten Rules of Contemporary Politics makes sense out of the confusing world of politainment, describing the ten rules critical to winning politics.

Download or read book Behind the Ballot Box written by Douglas J. Amy and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-09-30 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in voting systems and voting system reform is growing in the United States. Voting systems—the procedures by which we cast votes and elect our public officials—are a crucial part of the democratic election process. The decision to use one kind of voting system rather than another has far-reaching political consequences. Among other things, voting systems help to determine which officials are elected to run our governments, the variety of parties that voters have to choose from at the polls, whether political minorities can win any representation, and whether the majority will rule. Amy gives readers all the information and analytical tools needed to make intelligent choices among voting systems. He provides a set of political criteria that can be used to judge voting systems and gives detailed descriptions of all the common voting systems used in the United States and other Western democracies, including winner-take-all systems as well as proportional representation systems. He also provides an analysis of the various political advantages and disadvantages associated with each type of system. This is an important guide for citizens, government officials, political activists, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about voting systems and their political implications.

Download or read book Getting Elected written by Chester G. Atkins and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Campaign Manager written by Catherine Shaw and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about Vote by Mail! Successful campaign manager and three-term mayor of Ashland, Oregon, Catherine Shaw presents the must-have handbook for navigating local campaigns. This clear and concise handbook gives political novices and veterans alike a detailed, soup-to-nuts plan for organizing, funding, publicizing, and winning local political campaigns. Finding the right message and targeting the right voters are clearly explained through specific examples, anecdotes, and illustrations. Shaw also provides in-depth information on assembling campaign teams and volunteers, canvassing, how to conduct a precinct analysis, and how to campaign on a shoestring budget. The Campaign Manager is an encouraging, lucid presentation of how to win elections at the local level.The sixth edition has been fully revised to include new and expanded coverage of contemporary campaign management-from digital ads and new social media tools to data-driven voter targeting tactics and vote by mail strategies.

Download or read book Winning Political Campaigns written by William S. Bike and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his 15 years of reporting political campaigns, Bike witnessed mistakes that cost candidates not only their elections, but their credibility as well. He now explains how candidates can use creativity and hard work to avoid the mistakes. He offers specific, practical advice on such topics as advertising, alliances, campaign literature, comportment, debates, events, fieldwork, fundraising, the headquarters, legal issues, the media kit, organization, polling, research, and speeches. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR