Political Resolutions for Conservatives
By Drew McKissick
Sometimes we get so caught up in what’s going on in politics at the moment that we can lose sight of what’s important and what to do next. Don’t let that happen this year. If conservatives are going to be successful in the long-term, then we have to THINK long-term. With that in mind, here…
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7 New Year’s Resolutions for Conservatives
By Drew McKissick
Sometimes we get so caught up in what’s going on in politics at the moment that we can lose sight of what’s important and what to do next. Don’t let that happen this year. If conservatives are going to be successful in the long-term, then we have to THINK long-term. With that in mind, here…
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Key Attributes of Good Conservative Activists and Leaders
By Drew McKissick
As you’ve surely noticed there are a lot of people involved in politics with many different strengths and weaknesses. But what kind do we need MORE of? What kind of people should you seek out and try to work with? What kind of people should you actively try to recruit and get involved in politics…
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The Four Types of People in Politics
By Drew McKissick
So often we can get frustrated by people in politics who do the wrong things (or even stupid things) unexpectedly. But usually that is because we let ourselves expect too much of people without giving much thought to “why” they may do the things that they do. The key is to know the types of…
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How to Get Elected to a Local Political Party Office
By Drew McKissick
If you want to have an even greater impact on the things that you care about, serving in a local political party office is another great opportunity to do exactly that. But you need to keep a few things in mind… You need to go to the meetings Begin by showing up for local party…
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Suggested Books for Political Conservatives
By Drew McKissick
I recently had an exchange with a fellow activist about what kind of books I’ve read that are useful from a practical political standpoint. I mentioned that, despite studying political science when I was in college, political science doesn’t teach much of practical value. Besides actual experience (and experienced friends to work with), books are…
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How Did that Idiot Get Elected? (Impact of Apathy in Politics)
By Drew McKissick
Ever sit at home and watch the evening news or read the paper and see a story about some elected official who does something so incredibly stupid that it makes you mutter (or yell) to yourself, “How did that idiot get elected?” If so, you’re not alone. So how did they get that job? The…
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Four top qualities of great political volunteers
By Drew McKissick
If you’ve ever run or worked on a campaign, been a candidate for office, or just pretty much been involved in politics in almost any capacity, you’ve seen how important volunteers are to political success. And you’ve no doubt noticed that all volunteers are not created equal. Some are worth more than others, some better…
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How to avoid political burnout
By Drew McKissick
So you’re all excited or worked up about some issue, campaign or candidate and you decide it’s time to volunteer and try to make a difference? That’s great. But there’s always a risk that you’ll be overzealous, jump into anything and everything with both feet and soon get burned out. When that happens, you won’t…
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Three reasons why conservatives should focus on grassroots politics
By Drew McKissick
Why should we as conservatives focus on the grassroots when it comes to politics? Because that’s where the opportunities are. Remember the familiar line about why a robber targets banks? “Because that’s where the money is.” It’s the same in politics. The grassroots is where the votes are. Ask almost anyone what they think of…
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