{"product_id":"running-for-local-office-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781119588177","title":"Running For Local Office For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119588177","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRunning For Local Office For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDan Gookin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119588177, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 September 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.8 x 2 cm, 0.363 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet ready to run for—and win—that local election!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the land of opportunity, just about anyone who qualifies as an elector can seek public office. Some do it on a whim, some are urged to run, and some want to use their time and talents to make a difference in their local community. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want to know how to prepare for a run, which steps to take beforehand, and how the process goes from announcement to campaigning to election day to the swearing-in ceremony—this book has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out what it’s like to run for local office as a first-time candidate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the introspection required and the study necessary to make such a run effective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with marketing, fundraising, interacting with the public, and dealing with opponents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourage and help others to make a run for local office\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThough only one person ultimately wins a seat, nobody does it without a wide network of support. \u003ci\u003eRunning For Local Office For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your ticket to navigating every step on the road to winning that election.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Hail, Future Caesar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Who Runs for Public Office\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Be a Politician 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding public office altogether 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding who wins elections 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving thick skin 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResisting conformity 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ideal Candidate 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Political Type 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding why people run for office 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming one of them 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccept the Results 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Local Office Choices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitical Hierarchy 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal Office Options 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring political divisions 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a seat 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your taxing districts 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose an Office 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting the office find you 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a good fit 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartisan Effects 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning along party lines 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding partisan politics 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Other Ways to Get Involved\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoost Your Public Résumé 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your reputation 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a community leader 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Activist and the Gadfly 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderestimating the gadfly 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming an activist 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining a party 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay Behind the Curtain 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the power players 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming an influential person 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Before You Run\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Know Yourself\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Vital Questions 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking family and friends 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your public exposure 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering your abilities 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching your goal 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore Your Past 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering what you’ve done 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with potential issues 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSell Yourself 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelieving you can do it 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing the part 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing the part 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Become a Public Person 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing available 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking new friends and contacts 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting short a boring conversation 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Research the Position\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Obligations of Holding Office 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the basic requirements 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring other responsibilities 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFit the Job into Your Schedule 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy the Issues 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Players 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the cast and crew 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the rounds 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying other people to know 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Consider Your Competition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet Your Opposition 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding possible opponents 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a list of potential candidates 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing a SWOT analysis 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Street Fight 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving too many opponents 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCategorizing your opposition 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDropping out 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Formidable Foe (an Incumbent) 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying the incumbent’s record 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the organization’s unpopular decisions 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing the perfect political storm 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Agony of Running Unopposed 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlates 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding a slate 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing slated against your will 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Know the Voters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehold: Voter Data! 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning the local election 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering election data 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your lists 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurging the lists 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining ongoing voter data 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fickle Electorate 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting the truth about voters 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with unholy partisanship 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming the preferred type of elected official 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Ready to Run\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Start? 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the election type and style 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a campaign calendar 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting early 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Announcement 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a press release 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaging an announcement event 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Your Answers Ready 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMemorizing important answers 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding awkward answers 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElection Registration 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the qualifications for office 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiling the forms 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommit Your Time 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Campaign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Gather Your Assets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople to Help You 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding required people 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a campaign manager 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining other important people 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruiting volunteers 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Message 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning a message 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating your bio 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding meaningless mush 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking promises 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndorsements 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContact Lists 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Your Campaign Brand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarvelous Marketing Mavens 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou are the Product 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating name recognition 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating written material 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking campaign photos 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagic Marketing Material 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a brand 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the traditional handouts 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering other printed material 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Money Stuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCampaign Finances 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a spreadsheet 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving cash and checks 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking in-kind donations 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting online payments 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting your funding goal 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoney to Spend 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering how much things cost 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWasting money 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Secret to Raising Money 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing background work 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for money 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking through a rejection 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for Fundraising 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting on a meet-and-greet 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting organizations 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunding yourself 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinance Reports 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the law 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with campaign finance problems 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Communications \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect with Your Audience 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing social media 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending direct mail 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking some yard signs 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting letters to the editor 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing door-to-door 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending forums and debates 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting press releases 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Go Negative 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding “going negative?” 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting that some people don’t like you 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnleashing your wrath 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your defense 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: The Campaign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Campaign’s Number-One Employee 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking on a full-time job 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClearing your calendar 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking those calls 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting your volunteers to work 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot One, but Two Elections 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning in the primary and general elections 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing the absentees 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking the general election 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStuff Happens 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnduring a major screw-up 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with a family emergency 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDown to the Wire 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Election Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Out the Vote 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRules About Election Day 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan Your Victory Party 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Aftermath 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting a loss 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with a win 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgonizing over close elections 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Not Try Again? 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: In Office\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Know the Law\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrientation 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRules 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the code 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting your paid expert 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConflicts of Interest 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining a conflict of interest 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with a conflict 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Quasi-Judicial Role 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming judge and jury 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding ex parte communications 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Role 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing the public 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting limitations on your infinite power 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking policy versus administrative roles 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooperation 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Public Service\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Staff 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing who’s who 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssigning department liaisons 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteracting with staff 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding surprises 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMembers of the Public 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing your constituents 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing through 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Communications 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Press 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a positive relationship with the media 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTossing a reporter a bone 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing caught off guard 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Behavior in Public 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: At a Public Meeting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransparency 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the public’s business public 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a paper trail 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcluding items from the public 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclosing conflicts and recusing yourself 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Public Meeting 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the agenda 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting yourself during a meeting 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending workshops 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcerned Citizens Want to Be Heard 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding public comment 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with upset people 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Public Record 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Decisions: Who to Tick Off?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Same Ol’ Same Ol’ 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomework for Every Decision 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat “Difficult Decision” 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Vote 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Your Reelection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Glory of Incumbency 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking advantage of your advantage 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding why voters keep incumbents 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReapplying for the same job 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Reelection Strategy 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouting your public record 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing an active candidate 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerm Limits 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroom a Replacement 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Common Campaign Mistakes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Raising Money 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpending Money Early 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMisspending Money 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Showing Up 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Tracking Finances 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMistreating Staff and Supporters 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArguing with Idiots Online 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Using Volunteers 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Facts Wrong 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Negative 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Ups and Downs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp and Down: Polls 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp: Money Comes In 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDown: Press Coverage 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp: Unexpected Support 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDown: Your Opponent is Doing Well 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp: You See an Effect 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDown: Stress 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp: Positive Feedback 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDown: No-Shows 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp: You Did It 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Frustrations of an Elected Official\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaff Offers Yes–No “Decisions” 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElecteds Kowtow to Staff 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElecteds Keep Congratulating Staff 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Whole “Sir” Thing 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOut of the Loop 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomeone Punts 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Peers are Obviously Unprepared 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