Many years ago I recall watching a movie, where this southern state politician (supposedly based on a true character) was pulling dirty tricks during his campaign. IIRC, he for example accused his competitor of being a "humanist", along with several other carefully chosen praise words which, to his uneducated voters, sounded like insults. Does anyone know which movie I am referring to, or who this politician was?
posted by helion
on Jan 16, 2013 -
4 answers
How was Mitt Romney able to win the election for Governor of Massachusetts? How effective was he as governor?
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posted by oneirodynia
on Sep 21, 2012 -
31 answers
Can I- a college student- work for the Obama campaign (in dc, in chicago, in a swing state) this summer and not starve? Or are there other wacky, do-it-while-you're-young-live-out-of-your-car summer experiences Askmefi would suggest?
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posted by 221bbs
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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This political campaign season has brought it to my attention that sexism is alive and well in America. Instead of sitting around with my blood boiling, what can I
do?
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posted by ootandaboot
on Mar 1, 2012 -
16 answers
What are the best "inside baseball" political blogs covering the upcoming New York City elections?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Sep 3, 2009 -
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For the politicos out there: how effective is phone banking / canvassing, statistically speaking?
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posted by Weebot
on Apr 22, 2009 -
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I gather from Howard Dean's announcement today that he and the Obama People don't get along. I'm curious though how much Obama's win and the Congressional turnover are due to Dean's strategies and policies as head of the DNC.
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posted by serazin
on Nov 10, 2008 -
21 answers
Are there statistics or studies or articles about money swaying ballot propositions?
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posted by itesser
on Nov 8, 2008 -
1 answer
I've just been asked to be interviewed for a popular show on BBC TV to talk about the role of the Internet in U.S. politics for this campaign cycle. What are some succinct and intelligent talking points I can follow without sounding like I'm talking out my arse.
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posted by camworld
on Sep 23, 2008 -
10 answers
I'd honestly like to know why half of America voted for George W. Bush in 2000: what their reasoning was.
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posted by WCityMike
on Aug 25, 2008 -
100 answers
What are some books or other resources that can help me become a better political organizer in rural areas?
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posted by abkadefgee
on Aug 13, 2008 -
3 answers
Dear Mr. Rumpole: Thank you for your campaign contribution of $25. Please enjoy our $50 worth of mailings regarding why you should give us more money.
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posted by Horace Rumpole
on Nov 14, 2007 -
25 answers
I'm looking for a picture of yard signs or other materials from Senator Crapo's campaign (I have to prove to my coworkers that I am not crazy).
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posted by naoko
on Sep 10, 2007 -
5 answers
Help me put together a great political campaign website. What does a great campaign website even look like?
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posted by willie11
on Jul 26, 2007 -
5 answers
I'm about to graduate and have no clue about the options for my future, and no one to talk to about it. Help me get a clue.
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posted by Ash3000
on Jan 3, 2007 -
13 answers
Have any MeFites run for local public office? How did you raise funds? [+]
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posted by mds35
on Jan 4, 2005 -
18 answers
Last night's debate made me think of something I heard regarding Kerry's senatorial campaign strategy boiling down to banking everything on his endgame (it may have even been in the Blue, but good luck finding that...). Is that true? Can someone shed some light on his previous campaigns?
posted by mkultra
on Oct 1, 2004 -
3 answers
I'd like to make a presidential campaign contribution, but I want to avoid being put on any kind of list. Should I mail cash? I'm afraid to use a check or credit card. It will be under $200, the threshold above which the law requires the campaign to report my info. I guess I could do a money order. But are completely anonymous donations okay? If so, what's to stop someone from making 1,000 different anonymous donations of $150, and skirting the $200 law?
posted by scarabic
on Jun 17, 2004 -
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