Canadian politics: If you were thinking about running for mayor of a small town in Canada, what would you do? How would you prepare? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 11 answers

I was hired as a campaign grunt for my NY Assemblyman's reelection. We were hoping to hire a deputy campaign manager, but most qualified candidates are being sucked up by the Obama campaign. My name is being forwarded as possible DCM. Yikes. Can any of you recommend good books, resources, etc on how to run a successful run such a campaign. [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I access transcripts of currently running political ads and/or political speeches? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 2 answers

Is it common practice to have a slate of official party endorsed candiates in a primary election? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 6 answers

Every time an electionfilter post gets deleted, people say, "There are websites where this post would be appropriate, but this isn't one of them." What sites are those? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2008 - 17 answers

CampaignFilter: Help me get a Judge Elected in Wake County NC. What is the most effective method to campaign with a limited budget? We apparently have access to a robo-dialer but no call lists. [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2008 - 18 answers

What are the main differences between Obama and Clinton's healthcare proposals? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 38 answers

Who is Ralph Spelbring and how did he get into the Missouri primary? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 7 answers

Election blogs for kids? I'm looking for resources to help my elementary-school-age child follow the presidential race -- not just encyclopedia-style background information, but frequent updates from the news. Has anyone found good resources for (or by) kids?
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 2 answers

I was sure I remembered that Geraldine Ferraro cried during the 1984 presidential election, and that the media made the event into a symbol of why women are too weak to hold national office, but now I can't find a headline or news article from that time that mentions her crying. Am I getting this mixed up with Pat Schroeder's famous breakdown when she dropped out?
posted on Jan 27, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm thinking about voting in the Alabama primary. This is something I've never done before. I'm already registered as a voter. I didn't vote in the last election but I did vote in the two (presidential elections) before that. According to UAB's Kaleidescope, I should register by January 25th. Is this the same registration as the last time I registered (for the general elections)? Should I register again? Should I just show up at my voting location? I haven't moved or anything. [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 3 answers

Could you help me reach out to the predominantly Chinese elderly voters in my neighborhood? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 3 answers

What happens to campaign money when a candidate bows out of a campaign? Does the money funnel to the party?
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 8 answers

So Hunter S Thompson's dead and I don't really know which writers to turn to, as the American election year gets underway, who can bring the mad skills, the savage wit, and the dedication to cutting through the usual bullshit. Wanna-be gonzo schtick I'm not so excited by; clear, fearless, honest voices for the win! Drug references optional. [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 25 answers

What are the major issues for the 2008 presidential race, and what are the best links that support your view of those issues? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 21 answers

How much civic duty is enough? Should I keep going as an election judge? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 18 answers

Help me understand the appeal of Rudy Giuliani as a presidential candidate. (U.S. electoral politics-filter) [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 22 answers

Short-term, high priority askme: Is there someplace online that's providing a war-room-style map with tonight's US election results in real-time? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2006 - 11 answers

As much as I'd like to contribute my vote to what could be a pivotal senate race, I don't want to do anything illegal. I need some clarification. [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2006 - 13 answers

I have seen a couple trucks owned by the city (public works trucks) with magnetic signs advertising to "Vote No" on an upcoming proposed charter amendment. I have also seen a flashing sign owned by City Hall with the same message to "Vote No on Prop. 7". Isn't this illegal?
posted on Oct 20, 2006 - 13 answers

So, not that it matters, but, were I to make a paltry political contribution, what would be the most strategic fund for a donation? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2006 - 16 answers

What kind of hours are typical requirements for a political campaign job? What kind of hours are actually legal? [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2006 - 12 answers

Could a two-term President be elected/appointed to be the vice president? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 12 answers

Dirty Tricks Filter: Who would likely benefit from this bogus election email? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2006 - 5 answers

Dear Canadians, Brits, and other citizens of parliamentary democracies: Inspired by this comment, how important is party affiliation to your vote? In other words, how much of an asshat does your party's parliamentary candidate have to be to force you to switch sides in an election? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2006 - 40 answers

Ariel Sharon's out, as of tonight. What happens now in Israel?
posted on Jan 4, 2006 - 23 answers

Have any MeFites run for local public office? How did you raise funds? [+]
posted on Jan 4, 2005 - 19 answers

Can anyone help compile links about Republican politicians, Republican organizations or military brass who are formally endorsing Kerry in '04?
posted on Nov 2, 2004 - 3 answers

ElectionFairnessFilter. So i just voted (yay) and noticed something odd - a man in the polling place sitting quietly behind a MoveOn PAC sign. I didn't think we in the US could have anyone inside the polling place advocating a specific voting paradigm (even if I do think it's a good paradigm to support), and so I wasn't surprised when a lady complained and an officious-looking man walked over to talk to the seated gentleman - but after a short conversation, they let him stay. Anyone know what gives here? Why would they not ask him to leave?
posted on Nov 2, 2004 - 15 answers

Yet ANOTHER Election Night Question: What network should I be locked into on Tuesday night? I want fairness, either by straight non-partisanship or true balance, good solid analysis of what each state's results mean as we go, and some personality and banter to keep it interesting. ABC? CNN? MSNBC? FOX News? (hah. just kidding about that one.)
posted on Nov 1, 2004 - 29 answers

I'm putting together a playlist for an election-results-watching party (Go Kerry!). Any recommendations for songs relating to the current administration?
So far, I've got: Ani DiFranco's 'Self Evident', Saul Williams' 'Pledge of Resistance' and Eminem's Mosh from the recent post. I know I've heard others, but can't seem to find them right now.
Any genre is OK, just curious as to how much I can find, my google-fu doesn't seem up to the task of finding political songs without too much stuff from the Vietnam era.
posted on Oct 26, 2004 - 40 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 on Oct 1, 2004 - 3 answers

Iraqi Politics Filter: Does anyone know how the elections in Iraq are going to work? If the Ba'ath party reappeared and wanted to stand, would we let them, or is it only an approved list of parties that are running?

If we don't like the way the election is going, what chance do you think there is that we'll let it go it's course?

If we are asked to leave by the next prime minister, will we go?
posted on Sep 28, 2004 - 5 answers

after yesterday's speech, recent discussions (mefi included) have focused on the potential of illinois' barack obama and the idea that he may, in the near future, sit in the oval office.

which gets me to thinking: what's more realistic/ which will happen first in the united states: a minority president or a woman president? [more...]
posted on Jul 28, 2004 - 25 answers

It's election day here in Canada, and I have still not made my mind up on who I am going to vote for. I am in Southern Alberta, so it is pretty much decided who is going to win here (last poll had the local Conservatives at 60%), Am I throwing my vote away by voting NDP? Or should I vote "strategically" with the second place party (the Liberal party, which I am not a huge fan of - mainly because of Paul Martin), as an "anyone but conservative" vote?
posted on Jun 28, 2004 - 13 answers

UK elections: looking at this thread I was wondering how elections work in the UK. From that post it sounds like not all MPs are elected at the same time, but this page on the Electoral Commission isn't very helpful. [MI]
posted on Jun 11, 2004 - 8 answers

In Wisconsin, you don't have to declare a party in order to vote in the primary, which has me wondering, since George W. Bush is a lock on the republican side, why don't republicans vote in the democratic party for the person they think is the least likely to win?
posted on Feb 17, 2004 - 20 answers