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15 Campaign Mistakes First Time Candidates Make Running for Political Office

15 Campaign Mistakes First Time Candidates Make Running for Political Office

by Alex Patton | Apr 27, 2015 | Public Affairs Consulting

First time candidates make mistakes, and it is because we expect them that we can take steps to minimize them. Over the past 20 plus years, I have observed first candidates making mistakes early in the process and during a campaign. This quick guide is an attempt to...
Is America’s Two Party System Heading Towards Collapse?

Is America’s Two Party System Heading Towards Collapse?

by Alex Patton | Mar 17, 2015 | Public Affairs Consulting

I am not an alarmist, nor would I be considered a chicken little.  In fact, I tend to think systems self-regulate and maintain an equilibrium. However, for the first time, I am starting to ponder is America’s current two party system heading towards collapse?...
So, you want to challenge an incumbent?

So, you want to challenge an incumbent?

by Alex Patton | Mar 12, 2015 | Public Affairs Consulting

There is a difference between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.  There is also a difference between the following two questions: What are my chances of challenging an incumbent? and If I decide to challenge an incumbent, what do I need to do to be...
2013 Top Reading List for Political Consultants

2013 Top Reading List for Political Consultants

by Alex Patton | Dec 9, 2013 | Public Affairs Consulting, Research

During each odd number year, I set a goal to get better at my political science craft.  Part of that goal is reading.  Odd number year = take advantage of some down time = goal of 50 books related to political consulting.  In 2013, I exceeded the goal by 5....
Writing Clearly:  The CIA’s Strunk & White

Writing Clearly: The CIA’s Strunk & White

by Alex Patton | Dec 2, 2013 | Public Affairs Consulting

  Analytical Thinking & Presentation for Intelligence Producers Over the Thanksgiving weekend, during a Tofurkey induced political-nerd Internet session, I came across a copy of the CIA’s Training Manual & Handbook written for their analysts...
2013 Top Reading List for Political Consultants

Alex Patton Political Science Guest Lecturer of the Year

by Alex Patton | Nov 20, 2013 | Public Affairs Consulting

It was my absolute pleasure to be a guest lecturer at the University of Florida’s graduate political science program. I was extremely impressed with the engagement and intellect of the students. My only concern is 90% of the students in the graduate program self...
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