Campaigning on the Buddy System
The Democrats have instituted a clever and innovative program to help inexperienced candidates win seats in the House. They’ve got current House members with safe seats mentoring new candidates (New York Times link, registration required). It’s interesting to read what kind of help they’re giving. One candidate is getting tips on how to approach voters as they eat their breakfasts without seeming pushy. Another is being tutored in steps he can take to reach out better to his black potential constituents. Neat stuff. Maybe it’ll make the difference.
Posted at 6:01 AM