Campaigns & Elections articles from December 2002

Campaigns & Elections archives from December 2002

Academic Outreach Conference welcomes students to the political arena. (AAPC News).
December 1, 2002... On November 7-9, over 250 students from across the country converged at the 3rd Annual Academic Outreach Conference to learn more about the political industry. The conference provided a non-partisan forum to educate students about the trends in...

What mattered? (On the record).(elections 2002)
December 1, 2002... Now that the 2002 election season is complete, it's time to take a look at what mattered on the campaign trail: * Sept. 11. Ultimately, the terrorist attacks did impact the politics of 2002. Obvious effects were twofold: First, the national...

The Follies! Campaigns & Elections presents its biennial citations and recognitions for amazing achievements and embarrassing blunders along the 2002 campaign trail. (Inside Politics).
December 1, 2002... Gubernatorial Upset of the Year Republican Sonny Perdue's defeat of incumbent Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes in Georgia. Barnes lost despite a 17-point poll advantage in early October and a lopsided $20 million to $3 million spending...

Three dynamic legal and public affairs seminars coming to Washington D.C. this January.(Calendar)
December 1, 2002... Election Law Compliance January 9, 2003 ALL NEW! - FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW AND REGULATIONS * Contribution Limits, Reporting Requirements; BCRA change * Independent Expenditures * New Soft Money Ban, Impact on State...

Ron Faucheux's The Political Oddsmaker: 97.9% record of accurate calls in '02.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... During the entire 2002 election cycle, The Political Oddsmaker called 569 elections (plus 10 races rated "even"). Of those, 557 calls were correct, for an accuracy percentage of 97.9. (The outcome of 2 races in Louisiana await runoffs.) ...

The winners and the losers of 2002. (Political Consultant Win-Loss Records).(Directory)
December 1, 2002... Though each campaign is different, and the level of consultant participation varies race-by-race, a political professional's win-loss record is one of the best indicators of their work effort and performance in any given cycle. But limitations...

Big winners: U.S. Senate Races. (U.S. Senate Election: Big Winners 2002).
December 1, 2002... BIG WINNERS: U.S. Senate Races. Winning Candidates in Competitive Contests with National Significance (Most consultants who did related Independent Expenditure/Issue ad work, as well as those who provided purely technical services as a...

Big winners: gubernatorial races. (U.S. Senate Election: Big Winners 2002).
December 1, 2002... BIG WINNERS: Gubernatorial Races Winning Candidates in Competitive Contests with National Significance (Most consultants who did related independent Expenditure/Issue ad work, as well as those who provided purely technical services as a...

Big winners: U.S. House Races. (U.S. Senate Election: Big Winners 2002).
December 1, 2002... BIG WINNERS: U.S. House Races. (U.S. SENATE ELECTION: Big Winners 2002) Winning Candidates in Competitive Contests with National significance (Most consultants who did related Independent Expenditure/Issue ad work, as well as those who...

Best client lists: The Campaigns & Elections 100. (Best Client Lists 2002).
December 1, 2002... The following political consulting firms had the best national client lists for the 2002 election cycle, regardless of wins of losses. They participated in campaigns that included the nation's most important and competitive contests at the...

Best client lists: fundraising firms. (Best Client Lists 2002).
December 1, 2002... The following national fundraising consulting firms had the best client lists for the 2002 election cycle, regardless of wins or losses. They participated in campaigns that included the nation's most important and competitive contests at the...

Best client lists: state and local. (Best Client Lists 2002).
December 1, 2002... The following political consulting firms had the best single-state client lists for the 2002 election cycle, regardless of wins or losses. Firm/Party/Major Specialization Adams & Company/R - General, Direct Mail Adelstein &...

Let's roll: online speeches. (Band Wagon).
December 1, 2002... Slim pickings online for fans of political speeches this year. Rick Stanley, the Libertarian candidate for Senate in Colorado, spoke to Web site viewers from his hot tub: "I'm not wearing anything, and I'm not hiding anything, either." We can...

Political Schools & University programs buyer's guide. (Where to Find It, Where to Buy It: Political Education).(Directory)
December 1, 2002... All information was provided by the companies listed. They are responsible for its accuracy and completeness For updates, see the Campaigns & Elections Web site at www.campaignline.com. American University Contact: Center For...

Preparing for a career in politics, public affairs. (Strategy & Tactics: Political Educational Programs).(Panel Discussion)
December 1, 2002... Christopher Arterton, Dean of the Graduate School of Political Management, George Washington University Stephen C. Craig, Director of the University of Florida's Graduate Program in Political Campaigning John C. Green, professor of...

Drugs, politics and gambling -- did the voters succumb? (Initiative & Referendum).
December 1, 2002... So what did the voter's decide - were they cautious as we had predicted or did they disregard the concerns of war, terrorism and the economy and do as they pleased? In short, "cautious" was the word of the day. On Election Day 2002, voters cast...

Cameras in polling places, free media for candidates. (Campaign Doctor).
December 1, 2002... Also: Passing out flyers in churches, Disputing lies What are the rules on cameras in polling places? Election judges can remove unauthorized people (with or without cameras) from polling places. In a few cases, election judges have...

Off the record.(recent political humor from talk shows)
December 1, 2002... Top 10 Saddam Hussein campaign promises: 10. Will guide Iraq forward into the 11th century. 9. More money spent on the arts, specifically flattering portraits of Saddam Hussein. 8. Will hold regular town hall meetings, followed by...

20th Annual National Campaign Training Seminar and Trade Show.(Calendar)
December 1, 2002... 20th Annual National Campaign Training Seminar and Trade Show. May 30-June 1, 2003 at the Washington Marriott Hotel 1221 22nd Street, NW, Washington, D.C. For Information 1-800-888-5767, ext. 2 or 202-887-8590 Friday, May 30, 2003 ...