Spank that Donk has a great post-election piece about the Gilmore campaign that many in the business need to take a look at...
The Democratic President-elect spent more then $600 million on his campaign, Hillary must have spent at least $200 million, McCain $200-300(?) million, then add in all of the other campaigns out there. Just running a campaign has become big business and one that is only short term for some of those involved so setting up for the next "gig" is always in play. Look at the noise coming from "staffers" who are now attacking Palin. These people need to be identified and if they have facts, dirt, or info they wish to present they need to stand in the sunlight and do so...
Campaigns also need to get back to basic campaigning and get to the voters themselves. Sure you need to do the T.V. thing, the internet thing, the fundraising thing, enough with the robocall thing(!), and get back to talking with the people...
This political season found that the local person at a parade was willing to talk politics with somebody who was willing to listen and debate where needed. It's nice to see the float and the candidate running by waving and shaking your hand, but evidence from the local parades here in the Valley showed that the people wanted to talk about the issues...
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