The Magazine for People in Politics | Campaigns & Elections

Ask the Campaign Doc: Never let your guard down

by Craig Varoga / Jun 19 2013

Damaging audio and video of your candidate can move fast.

2013 Rising Stars

by C&E Staff / Jun 11 2013

These 25 operatives offer a glimpse into the future of the campaign industry.

Movers & Shakers: Russ Schriefer

by Shane D'Aprile / Jun 05 2013

With 2012 in the rearview mirror, Russ Schriefer is launching a new firm with longtime business partner Stuart Stevens.

The Next Citizens United?

by Jeremy P. Jacobs / Jun 17 2013

The Supreme Court tackles a new frontier in campaign finance law.

Evolution of the Voter File

by Bob Blaemire / Jun 06 2013

From handwritten lists to online databases—how voter files became the ‘big data’ of modern campaigns

How a fundraising plan comes together

by Nancy Bocskor / May 13 2013

Once you have a plan, learning the right way to ask for money is essential to success.

Big Data Is A Big Factor In 2012 - By Brett Bell

Mar 30 2012

One thing is already clear: the U.S. political battleground of 2012 is looking significantly different than it did in 2008

Social Media and Technology in Alberta's Provincial Election: The Leaders View

by John Craig / Mar 29 2012

In the very first issue of C&E Canada we interviewed Danielle Smith, the fledging but popular leader of the Wildrose Party. Almost two years later I caught up with her to discuss how social media and technology will play a role in the imminent Alberta provincial election. I also separately connected with Raj Sherman, the recently elected leader of the Liberal Party of Alberta. Both shared their experiences on the use of social media and technology, and candidly spoke about what worked, what didn’t, and how it might shape the upcoming election.

Elections Looming in Quebec

by Simon Lafrance / Mar 28 2012

The left-right axis is not clearly defined in the province of Quebec because the independence-federalism axis has been the main dimension of comparison until now. Recent events have forced observers to question the importance of the national debate.

Robo Bobo

by C&E Editor, Bernie Morton / Mar 30 2012

Robo Bobo is a Generator Rex Season 2, Episode 5 decoy robot made by Bobo Haha. Robo Bobo is reprogrammed to lie, steal and cheat and believe that "good is bad and bad is good." Some suspect that the reprogrammer of Robo Bobo may in fact be...Pierre Poutine.

An online revolution - How new digital technologies will change the Canadian political landscape

by Geoff Sharpe / Mar 28 2012

...and we are not talking Robocalls

Gaming Your Next Campaign

by Brett Bell / Feb 01 2012

It may not surprise you to learn that the concept of “gamification” is a big trend in social media right now. If you do a quick Google search on the topic, you’ll find dozens of articles, blog posts and white papers on gamification and how it can increase the level of online engagement amongst a target community ... .