How To Run For Office

How To Run For Office


Episode 29: Sean Davis – How to Communicate and Master Policy Like a Pro

May 23, 2017

Sean Davis Interview Notes:
00:00 Episode Introduction
01:03 Sean Davis Biography
02:00 Sean’s background in politics
12:28 What does a Policy Advisor do on a campaign? Sean’s experience on the Rick Perry for President 2012 campaign.
26:06 What can campaigns that don’t have the budget for full time policy advisors do to improve issue education?
25:18 How should candidates prepare to communicate their message to voters and the media?
32:54 Personnel is Policy. Make WHAT you believe clear by WHO you hire.
38:00 Sen. Tom Coburn’s Hiring Matrix
39:12 What are some of the key lessons you’ve learned as a campaign observer and covering campaigns in the media?
50:21 What are y’all up to at The Federalist and where can folks find you online?
52:18 Final words of wisdom for candidates running for office: Know why you’re running and knock doors!
52:39 Conclusion and Podcast Outro