"I will not take the low road to the highest office in this land. I want the presidency in the best way, not the worst way." - John McCain

"I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We did not start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington. It began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston." - Barack Obama

Running for Office

All the Political Ladies

Ian Gray
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Are you a young woman looking to enter politics? Running Start’s Path to Politics 2010 Series offers you a unique opportunity to learn how.

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How to get elected at the age of 28

Evan Beal
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Brian Beedenbender gives us a taste of what it’s like to be a 28 year-old County Legislator, and shares some advice on how to jump-start your own political career.

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Using Facebook to Get Out The Vote

ShannonPrasad
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A 27 year old in Virginia is making early voter contact for an election that is almost a year away, through Facebook.

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4 Things to Consider before Running for Office

By Bryce
Bryce
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What to think about before making the plunge.

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What is a PAC?

ShannonPrasad
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The basics on what a PAC is and how they operate.

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An Interview with David Plouffe

Natalie Camou
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David Plouffe managed Barack Obama’s political campaign past the might of Hillary Clinton and on to a historic win. He spoke here in DC a few days ago, and I got to ask him a few questions.

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