Political High

I hate to be a whining, crying nag.  Really I do.

I took a few days off after the election.  You probably did too if you were a candidate or campaign manager.

But now it is time to either quit celebrating or licking your wounds.  Have you done the following?

• Paid your outstanding campaign bills?
• Thanked your volunteers and supporters?
• Done a final accounting on campaign contributions and expenditures for your reports?
• Picked up all your yard signs?
• Had a celebration for your good effort?
• Debriefed with staff and supporters about what worked and didn’t work?

Most candidates I know have the political bug.  Even if they lose, most are ready to run again after a break.

It sometimes takes two or three times to run before you win.  It takes people getting to know you or at least recognize your name.

Keep busy with your other community activities and Party activities.  That will keep your name out there.  More importantly, you’ll be building a resume of accomplishments that you’ve done for your organizations and boards.

In the coming days and weeks, I’ll have more on how to set the baseline for your next campaign.