Basic Grassroots Lobbying
By Drew McKissick
No matter how involved you may become in the political process, every citizen – in the serious sense of that word – should know how to lobby their government. (Don’t forget that it IS a Constitutional right, after all) And that means grassroots lobbying! Knowing how to effectively lobby – and actually doing so –…
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Three methods for conservative grassroots organization
By Drew McKissick
Whether you’re organizing for a campaign, a group or just an issue you care about, there are three areas where it pays for conservatives to focus their time. And each area has different benefits and challenges. 1) Precinct Organization Organizing by precinct is more geographically focused and as a result can have a more direct…
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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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Making a difference in politics via the grassroots
By Drew McKissick
Remember that quote from Edmund Burke, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing”? Well, here it is in political terms: “Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.” (George Nathan) Getting involved is the key. But conservatives have to remember that the battle for…
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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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The Incredible Power of Small Groups in Politics
By Drew McKissick
You’ve heard the old expression that “two heads are better than one”? Well, it’s true in politics too. In fact, the more like-minded “heads” that you can get together, thinking, planning and working in the same direction, the more leverage and energy you can bring to any project. Why wouldn’t you try to bring that…
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The Power of Numbers in Grassroots Lobbying
By Drew McKissick
When it comes to grassroots lobbying, there is power in numbers. And numbers can come from a quality grassroots organization that encourages supporters to directly contact their elected officials. The thing that makes phone calls and letters so effective is that they are short and quick means of relaying your message. Changing the mind of…
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HOW to Have Meetings that Matter
By Drew McKissick
It’s hard to have an organization without meetings, and you can’t have meetings without people. But meetings that aren’t organized or run well can be one of the quickest ways to kill interest and run people away from any organization. As I have mentioned several times, “politics is people” – and if you can’t attract…
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Political Resolutions for Conservatives
By Drew McKissick
Sometimes we get so caught up in campaigns or what’s going on in politics at the moment that we lose sight of what’s important and what to do next. In other words, conservatives need to stay focused in order to be politically successful. With that in mind, here are some political resolutions for conservatives: Pick…
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