Friday, October 9, 2015

So you want to run for congress huh?

From the files of Dan Bongino at The Conservative Review

Meet Mr. Dan Bongino
Having run two campaigns for federal office, one in the 2012 and the second in 2014, I regularly receive emails and other communications from prospective candidates asking me for advice on how to get a congressional campaign started.

I am always humbled that true American patriots looking to make a difference seek out my advice, but I am always straightforward and crystal clear with them. I preface these conversations by telling them that I am extremely proud of what my senate and congressional campaign teams accomplished but, the hard fact is, we came up short.

And there are no silver medals in politics. Thankfully, it doesn't take an Election Day victory to be able to assist others by providing some guidance based on personal campaign experiences and helping them to avoid common campaign pitfalls. If you are one of those American patriots out there thinking of running for office, this article is for you. It's the good, the bad, and the ugly, of running for congress.

The Good

First, the good: Running for congress will present you with numerous opportunities to meet a network of grassroots activists and committed volunteers who are the real bedrock of the conservative movement and who will show you the positive side of politics rarely seen by others.

These are the people who are disregarded by many on the inside of the D.C. "bubble" because they don't have the financial ability to buy influence but, the welcomed truth is, these are the people who, when they passionately believe in you, can work miracles (see Dave Brat in 2014, Ted Cruz in 2012, Marco Rubio and Scott Brown in 2010).

Grassroots volunteers knock on doors, march with you in parades, hand out your campaign literature at fairs, and fill your emotional gas tank when the political attacks begin to take their toll.

Click here to read more at The Conservative Review.
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