What would be the first office you would run for, Local, State, or Federal?
2007-07-28 15:41:07 · 10 answers · asked by It's Me 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Same here. I'd like to get into politics too.
First, it would be easier if you are a lawyer, after all, many prsidents were lawyers, such as abraham lincoln. You do not have to do this, but it would help. I actually have an interest in becoming a lawyer!!
Well, from what everyone has told me, it would be a hell of a lot easier if you had some experience with politics before you even run for anything. So, try to help out people by attending local campaign events, like as I am currently doing with Obama on the eastern shore.
And, for elections, start small, and work you way up. You should try local first, like a county commissioner. Then work your way up, state senator, governor, representative, and then, if you want to, preseident. Make sure you have a good rep before you run for state or federal offices though!!
Good Luck!!
2007-07-28 15:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
start by working on a campaign. Then run for a local office. You have to learn "how the game is played" before you can expect to be taken seriously as a candidate.
2007-07-28 16:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Crocodilian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what your aspirations are. Do you want to be a politician on a local level, or higher? Maybe I'm just cynical, but I really don't you have much hope of being a politician on the federal level unless you come from a rich, influential family. But you could be a state legislator or a local city council member. I'd start small with city council or something.
2007-07-28 15:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what party you are in, who you know, and how much money you have. The ideal would be to start small- be a commisioner. If you are already in the public eye like a mayor, judge, etc. then you can skip that. Then you should become a state representative or senator. Then from there, the world is your oyster as they say-- but you can't have any skeletons, and you need money and friends with money too
2007-07-28 15:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by Joscelyn C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aim high go to the top run for Federal
2007-07-28 16:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by Teenie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Watch the daily show and the colbert report on comedy central. Watch CNBC news and CNN as well.
2007-07-28 15:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think starting in local government would help you get experiece and contacts.
2007-07-28 15:43:59 · answer #7 · answered by ced 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to law school and become a lawyer. In law school you will learn how to lie, cheat, and steal and become just an all round scumbag. You will get elected your first time out.
2007-07-28 15:53:23 · answer #8 · answered by Flyflinger 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Bill needs an inturn
2007-07-28 16:28:41 · answer #9 · answered by and socialism 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man, save your life. Heck no, run from it.
2007-07-28 15:43:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋