So, why is precinct organization so important? As I’ve said before, the old “all politics is local” truism is pretty much true because politics is all about people – and “local” is where the people are. In other words, that’s where the (potential) power is. But since successful politics requires organization, that’s where precincts come…
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As I have mentioned before, it’s hard to imagine conservatives being more successful at the ballot box without being joined by even MORE conservatives at the ballot box. That means that in order to win, we have to do more to identify, educate and mobilize others who think like we do. And to make the…
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So, what are church contacts? A church contact is someone who serves as a point of contact between their church and outside conservative political groups and activity. They can help distribute critical and timely information, such as non-partisan voter guides, legislative alerts, legislative scorecards, leadership training, as well as other seasonal political information. By initiating…
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Grassroots organizing is no different than pretty much anything else in life. If you’re serious about doing anything, you need to make sure you have the right tools to get the job done. Here’s a handy list of five of the most basic tools you should have at your disposal if you’re going to try…
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As I have mentioned before, the best way to impact politics is to organize at the precinct level. And the best way to organize is to put someone in charge. When it comes to organizing in precincts, that means “precinct captains”. So what is a precinct captain? Put simply, a precinct captain is someone who…
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Why should we as conservatives focus on the grassroots when it comes to politics? Because that’s where the opportunities are. Remember Willie Sutton’s response to why he robbed banks? “Because that’s where the money is”. It’s that same in politics. The grassroots is where the votes are. Ask almost anyone what they think of politics…
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