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brooklynite

(94,333 posts)
Fri Sep 10, 2021, 02:42 PM Sep 2021

Ten Simple Rules to Win an Election.....

"Make sure you have the backing of your family and friends."
"Surround yourself with the right people."
"Call in all favors."
"Build a wide base of support."
"Promise everything to everybody."
"Communication skills are key."
"Don’t leave town."
"Know the weaknesses of your opponents — and exploit them."
"Flatter voters shamelessly."
"Give people hope.”


Cicero, 64 BC…..
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Ten Simple Rules to Win an Election..... (Original Post) brooklynite Sep 2021 OP
So how does Paul Gosar win elections? Bleacher Creature Sep 2021 #1
"Call in all favors" luv2fly Sep 2021 #2

luv2fly

(2,475 posts)
2. "Call in all favors"
Fri Sep 10, 2021, 03:16 PM
Sep 2021

That's why I could never be a politician... I can't imagine going through life thinking "What can this person or organization do for me later?" What a crappy way to view the world.

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