RedPill Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I'm considering serving as a Director of Policy of a local election, and I'm very skeptical. Although, the candidate has a record and is experienced, I just think it's too late in the game to make a come back. There's lots I can learn, but will future campaigns/internships/graduate programs/employers consider whether the candidate was elected? This is a very local election in a pretty ruralish town of 100k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPill Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduval Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hey. I was on-staff for the Obama campaign in 2012, in North Carolina. As you know (or have looked up), the President lost the state by 3 points. I worked from January until November, so my experience ran the whole gamut. Unless the whole thing blows up in your hands as a result of your own incompetence, it doesn't matter wether the candidate wins or loses. If you run your office well, you can use that experience to slingshot you into a number of positions. There are certainly some limitations (once you work for a party, you're blacklisted from working with the other), but the experience is applicable to a lot of different areas. Most everyone I worked with in NC has gone on to graduate school, or found a job in public policy, or remains on the political circuit. So just go for it. Ruella76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPill Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks! I'm worried about choosing sides, because I'm politically moderate. I'm also not intending to go into politics, but I am interested in public policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduval Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Yeah, the choosing sides thing is stupid, but it isn't a big deal if you aren't planning to play the politics game forever. Go in and get your experience, and walk out as a great candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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