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The Holy Trinity of Political Campaigns – Steve Beren Apr 04, 2018

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Steve Beren’s odyssey has led him from New York to Oregon and from left wing radicalism to the conservative right. As a political consultant, he’s done an incredible amount of work in a short time and his time in the trenches of the left is now paying off for the right. Thank you to Campaign […]

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25 Winning Campaign Tips – Raz Shafer Mar 29, 2018

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These 25 campaign tips are keys to winning your election. Don’t miss any of them! I’m sorry for the week off last week. I’ve been travelling a lot for my work and I’ve fallen a bit behind on interviews. So I’m catching up but wanted to give y’all a taste of something new while I […]

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2018 General Election Forecast and Polling Fundamentals – Chris Perkins Mar 15, 2018

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Chris Perkins is the Principal of Ragnar Research and a nationally renowned expert in public opinion polling. Today he’s joining us to talk about the Texas Primaries, we’ll look forward to federal elections this November and we talk in detail about top considerations for your campaign when making polling decisions. For all my Texas friends […]

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A Man Forged in Fire Part 2 – Brian Birdwell Feb 28, 2018

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Last week we covered part 1 of our interview with Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell. His miraculous story of survival on 9/11 and heart for public service both come through clearly in that episode. Check it out before going on into this one! Our guest this week is a good man, great leader and dear […]

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A Man Forged in Fire Part 1 – Brian Birdwell Feb 21, 2018

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Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell is a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was also a 20-year Army Officer and the closest survivor to the point of impact at the Pentagon on 9/11. His story is incredible and this week he’s here to share it with us. Our guest this week is a good man, […]

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Behind the Scenes with Ted Cruz’s Right Hand Man – Bruce Redden Feb 14, 2018

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Bruce Redden has spent the last 5 years serving as Ted Cruz’s right-hand man. In his first interview, he’s here to share some of the secrets that have made him effective and war stories from the campaign trail! In politics, some of the most important people are the ones who you rarely hear speak. Our […]

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Unless you’re Donald Trump, candidates shouldn’t wear hats. Feb 12, 2018

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Here’s today’s tip: Unless you’re Donald Trump, candidates shouldn’t wear hats. If you want the perfect visual example of why hats aren’t a good idea for candidates, just google Dukakis in the Tank. I’ve also linked to an article about the seminal event on our blog. As you read about issues with candidates and hats, […]

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12 Votes that Changed My Life – Raz Shafer Feb 07, 2018

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12 votes cast more than 20 years ago changed the trajectory of the rest of my life. This week I’m sharing how I got started in politics in 1996 and why I keep putting it all out there every cycle. Texas has the earliest primary election in the nation this year and we’re just under […]

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How an Underdog Candidate Becomes an Elected Official – James Spadola Feb 01, 2018

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James Spadola has been travelling across the country, interviewing elected officials of both major parties who were underdog candidates. He’s learning about their stories and how they won their campaigns. Today he’s here to tell us what they’ve taught him! This week we’re talking to James Spadola, host of the Elected Officials of America Podcast […]

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How to Make a Campaign Video Studio on a Tight Budget Jan 25, 2018

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Video is a more powerful and accessible tool than ever, but you need the right setup. This week we’re walking you through how to make great videos on a tight budget. It’s increasingly likely that your usage of video will correlate to your campaign success so take notes! I’ve been working to build a better […]

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