Over the years, some people have approached me about running for political office. [A few persistent souls still do.] One time I came close to running but eventually decided that another candidate would do a better job. I stayed out of the race and watched him lose in the primary. It was a reminder that nothing is certain in politics.
Anyway, if you've thought of running, here are some standard questions:
- What will be the effect on your family and job?
- Are you well-versed on the issues?
- Can you afford to run?
- Are you willing and able to put in the time to campaign?
- Can you win?
- Do you have skills and insight which can contribute to the public good?
- Do you have the background, temperament, and character to be both a decent candidate and a decent public servant? [And yes, those are two very different things.]
- Are you and your family willing to put up with the craziness and abuse which can accompany a political campaign?
- Are you indeed the best candidate or would this just be an ego exercise?
- Are your talents better used out of political office?
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