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Pt 1 - The Real Nature of Politics
Pt 2 - What makes for a good candidate?
Pt 3 - Winning the "invisible contests"
Pt 4 - Prepare for the spotlight & opposition research
Pt 1 - Defining goals and the pathway to victory
Pt 2 - Designing a winning campaign
Pt 3 - Research throughout the campaign
Pt 4 - Phases of the campaign
Pt 1 - Defining a vote goal and voter contact universe
Pt 2 - Designing a voter contact plan
Pt 3 - Building a volunteer force
Pt 4 - Campaign communications strategy
Pt 5 - Identity as message
Pt 1 - Interviews & presentations
Pt 2 - The Power of Storytelling
Pt 3 - Fundraising for a school board candidate
Pt 4 - What not to do as a candidate
Pt 1 - Critical Race Theory with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Pt 2 - A discussion with Bill Baber and Ron Nehring
Pt 3 - Be a School Board Leader with Lori Roman
Conclusion & Thank you
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