What are the best "inside baseball" political blogs covering the upcoming New York City elections? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Sep 3, 2009 - 0 answers

For the politicos out there: how effective is phone banking / canvassing, statistically speaking? [more inside]
posted by Weebot on Apr 22, 2009 - 8 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by serazin on Nov 10, 2008 - 21 answers

Are there statistics or studies or articles about money swaying ballot propositions? [more inside]
posted by itesser on Nov 8, 2008 - 1 answer

I want to play "the race card." Where can I print one out? [more inside]
posted by scission on Oct 13, 2008 - 4 answers

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. [more inside]
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. [more inside]
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? [more inside]
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. [more inside]
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). [more inside]
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? [more inside]
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. [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Jan 3, 2007 - 13 answers

PhillyFilter: How many signatures does one need to get on the ballot for mayor? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Nov 10, 2006 - 3 answers

Have any MeFites run for local public office? How did you raise funds? [+] [more inside]
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 - 23 answers