What do you think it takes to win a seat in Congress? (1 Viewer)

[hagmania]

For whatever reason, be it patriotism, a desire for the lifestyle, or an attitude of "I can do that better" (any and all of the above and more), you make it your goal to be a part of the Legislative body in Washington.

What's your immediate game plan? Long-term plan?

I'm not looking for textbook answers unless you believe in the source material. I want to know what the FFA thinks it takes to be a Representative or Senator.

 

[GroveDiesel]

A law degree, lots of money, and knowing the right people. That's what it takes.

 

[urbanhack]

$1,000,000

 

[East Coast Bias]

A law degree, lots of money, and knowing the right people. That's what it takes.

If I have none of those is there another way?

 

[larch]

More votes.

 

[Godsbrother]

I dunno but standing room only is cheaper

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

More votes.

$1,000,000

And the love of Jesus in your eyes.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Passion, persuasion, pals

 

[NCCommish]

It depends. Is it a gerrymandered seat? If so you need the party that holds its blessing. If it is one of the few dozen seats that are truly up for grabs it takes some money, some connections and a solid ground game. No you don't have to be a lawyer and in fact the current environment suggests not being a lawyer may be beneficial.

 

[the moops]

kim Davis could probably win a seat in the right district.

follow her lead and do something outrageous

 

[Johnnymac]

Cash.

 

[Johnnymac]

A law degree, lots of money, and knowing the right people. That's what it takes.

If I have none of those is there another way?

No.

 

[RCon]

It depends. Is it a gerrymandered seat? If so you need the party that holds its blessing. If it is one of the few dozen seats that are truly up for grabs it takes some money, some connections and a solid ground game. No you don't have to be a lawyer and in fact the current environment suggests not being a lawyer may be beneficial.

You still need the party's blessing in almost all cases. Even in up-for-grab districts, you still need to win the primary. That means joining the local party, going to meetings, donating significant time and/or money, etc.

 

[AcerFC]

A law degree, lots of money, and knowing the right people. That's what it takes.

If I have none of those is there another way?

No.

I would say the law degree isnt even necessary. Just a lot of money and knowing the right people could do it

 

[GroveDiesel]

A law degree, lots of money, and knowing the right people. That's what it takes.

If I have none of those is there another way?

No.

I would say the law degree isnt even necessary. Just a lot of money and knowing the right people could do it

It's not necessary, but 38% of US legislators have them. Something like another 15-20% have financial/banking backgrounds.

There are a pretty fair number of educators too though.

 

[Johnnymac]

A law degree, lots of money, and knowing the right people. That's what it takes.

If I have none of those is there another way?

No.

I would say the law degree isnt even necessary. Just a lot of money and knowing the right people could do it

It's not necessary, but 38% of US legislators have them. Something like another 15-20% have financial/banking backgrounds.

There are a pretty fair number of educators too though.

And about 100% are total morons

 

[TobiasFunke]

Immediate game plan: move to a part of the United States that Republicans deem worthy of elected representation.

Long term plan: campaign passionately for local office, once there take a passionate stance on a high-profile issue based on public sentiment, buy some expensive suits, schmooze with local party officials from whatever party generally wins office in that district/state.

 

[Snoopy]

Live in a gerrymandered district that share your views and make friends with a rich power broker who can bankroll your campaign.

 

[Steve Tasker]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Bonfire]

Oh...I'd say 'bout tree fitty.

 

[Jayrod]

You need someone who believes you can do it.

The most important person in a movement isn't the leader, but the first passionate follower.

 

[lod01]

You need someone who believes you can do it.

The most important person in a movement isn't the leader, but the first passionate follower. a really rich person thinking you can even make him richer if you were in office.

There ya go.

 

[Plorfu]

Make sure you pretty much care about nothing else.

 

[Parrothead]

friends in low places.. and lots of cash