What can my path be to become an elected republican congressman?

[NightHawkBuzz]

I am currently going back to school to get my masters in public policy. Also, I am volunteering for a political campaign currently for a republican running for office. 

I would like to know what my path can currently be to become a congressman after I get my public policy degree. What should I do to win and get elected into office?

[integral]

I would think you would have to develop mastery in public speaking, A highly charismatic personality, have all of your talking points ready at the tip of your tongue, Network as much as possible with influential people and grow a very large social media following, 

Edited June 26 by integral

[enchanted]

On 6/26/2024 at 5:52 AM, NightHawkBuzz said:

I am currently going back to school to get my masters in public policy. Also, I am volunteering for a political campaign currently for a republican running for office. 

I would like to know what my path can currently be to become a congressman after I get my public policy degree. What should I do to win and get elected into office?

Why Republican? What draws you to that party? 

[BlueOak]

On 26/06/2024 at 10:52 AM, NightHawkBuzz said:

I am currently going back to school to get my masters in public policy. Also, I am volunteering for a political campaign currently for a republican running for office. 

I would like to know what my path can currently be to become a congressman after I get my public policy degree. What should I do to win and get elected into office?

On the right:

Gain a moderate level of awareness 
See several things your peers don't because of your awareness.

Gain the ability to answer questions quickly on the spot (debate).

Learn your district inside out, find what people are talking about, and then work out what people with money will also benefit from talking about. Only talk about things that correlate with both groups.

Gain some level of name recognition. Smile and shake a lot of hands.
Charm people who have money. Use that money to win.
Assemble a team that works on your public image, and advises you which talking points are doing well.

Sell out to your backers, but keep these talking points in mind, because you'll be more aware and capable than many of your peers.
Find which groups your base hate, and tell them you hate them too.

Make as much money as you can while you ride the wave.
Avoid scandals as long as possible. Merchandise whatever you can.
Retire to a cushy job.

Edited June 28 by BlueOak

[NightHawkBuzz]

 

On 6/27/2024 at 6:19 PM, enchanted said:

Why Republican? What draws you to that party? 

@enchanted I agree with both parties but I lean more towards the right on their beliefs on certain issues and values. 

[NightHawkBuzz]

 

On 6/28/2024 at 4:09 AM, BlueOak said:

On the right:

Gain a moderate level of awareness 
See several things your peers don't because of your awareness.

Gain the ability to answer questions quickly on the spot (debate).

Learn your district inside out, find what people are talking about, and then work out what people with money will also benefit from talking about. Only talk about things that correlate with both groups.

Gain some level of name recognition. Smile and shake a lot of hands.
Charm people who have money. Use that money to win.
Assemble a team that works on your public image, and advises you which talking points are doing well.

Sell out to your backers, but keep these talking points in mind, because you'll be more aware and capable than many of your peers.
Find which groups your base hate, and tell them you hate them too.

Make as much money as you can while you ride the wave.
Avoid scandals as long as possible. Merchandise whatever you can.
Retire to a cushy job.

@BlueOak This is good advice. Thank you and I have been getting my name out there. I've attended a fourth of July parade event and I was able to spread my name while volunteering for someone else as well. 

[NightHawkBuzz]

 

On 6/26/2024 at 5:36 AM, integral said:

I would think you would have to develop mastery in public speaking, A highly charismatic personality, have all of your talking points ready at the tip of your tongue, Network as much as possible with influential people and grow a very large social media following, 

@integral I agree I think networking is important. I have tried to network more by knowing who the head of the Republican Party is and now by volunteering for this organization. 

 

[DocWatts]

8 hours ago, NightHawkBuzz said:

 

@enchanted I agree with both parties but I lean more towards the right on their beliefs on certain issues and values. 

If your aim is to steer the Republican Party away from MAGA extremism and back towards sanity and a respect for democratic norms, I wish you all the success in the world.

Edited July 25 by DocWatts

[Paradoxed]

Move to Washington DC, become an absolute cu**, dress well, network your ass off.

[NightHawkBuzz]

10 hours ago, DocWatts said:

If your aim is to steer the Republican Party away from MAGA extremism and back towards sanity and a respect for democratic norms, I wish you all the success in the world.

@DocWatts Thank you. My aim is to become the next Mike Johnson in politics. I want to be the Speaker of the House one day.