First, thank you! I have had an explosion of new followers, and I humbly thank you for listening. I firmly believe working together is good for us and our democracy, and I’m glad you’ve joined us! Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Are you a BEAST?Becoming Empowered Activists Supporting Transformation = BEAST!I know you… More Day 50 How to Unleash Your Political BEAST
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Today, I interviewed guest Stephen Leuchtman, who has been involved in political campaigns for a lifetime. He has great stories and some insights about why polling is not our friend. There are good reasons for this change, and a lot has to do with how we’ve evolved technologically. Gather… More Day 51: Pollster Stephen Leuchtman Explains Polling Bias
Project 2025 is a big plan created by the Heritage Foundation, a group that supports conservative ideas. It is a ginormous, detailed guide that discusses changes in important areas like immigration, environmental rules, and how federal agencies work. The goal is to change policies and ensure that a future conservative government can quickly implement these… More Day 70: Project 2025 is the Heritage Foundation Coming for Us
When we think about elections, the spotlight usually falls on the presidential race or the big Senate battles, but much more is happening beneath the surface. Down-ballot races—those local and state elections that don’t always make the headlines—are crucial for shaping the future of our democracy. They might not have the glitz and glamor of… More Day 72: Elevating Your Role—Why Down-Ballot Campaigns Are Critical
Let’s have some fun. Today, we will dish by looking at past convention moments as folks arrive in Chicago for the DNC. When you think about political conventions, you might picture the excitement, unity, and big speeches that set the tone for the election ahead. But let’s be real: Conventions don’t always go according to… More Day 80: Conventions Gone Wild: Wins & Disasters
Before political conventions became a fixture of the American electoral process, selecting presidential candidates was much more informal and decentralized. In the United States’ early years, candidates were often chosen by a small group of political elites, often behind closed doors. This practice, known as the “King Caucus” system, involved congressional caucuses, where members of… More Day 83: From Backrooms to Ballots – Convention History