http://politicalnetroots.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:53:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Under the Power Lines is in South Carolina, but it was born in Michigan. In 2006 Terry and Wesley were there helping a US Senate race when Wesley asked “how do these buildings get electricity? I haven’t seen any power lines since I’ve been here.” Terry responded “they bury their power lines ... http://politicalnetroots.com/whats-up-with-the-name.htm Emails are the best tool for driving people to a political website, but they must be utilized the right way or they can actually drive people away. Here are my 6 rules for using emails effectively: 1. Build an organic email list. Most big political campaigns are purchasing/renting voter matched email ... http://politicalnetroots.com/6-ways-to-use-emails-effectively.htm Rumors and lies become truth when only one side speaks. Two weeks ago I needed a new grill for USC tailgating. I Googled “tailgating grill.” Last week I needed a new lawn guy. I looked for one on Google. Yesterday I ordered a pizza on the Internet. I simply Googled “Pizza ... http://politicalnetroots.com/what-happens-when-someone-googles-your-name.htm In today’s new global economy and 24-hour news cycle, people are being inundated with constant news updates around the clock.  Here in South Carolina we have seen a rapid growth in personal blogs and the use of new media by mainstream media outlets, all relevant and all constantly updated.  Unfortunately ... http://politicalnetroots.com/5-reasons-we-are-launching-a-sc-news-aggregator.htm In the last few weeks we've had numerous folks contact us to ask if we produce Senator Jim DeMint's web videos. The answer is YES! And YES, our team can produce high grade television quality web videos for your campaign too. Here are just a few we've created over the past few ... http://politicalnetroots.com/web-video-production.htm (cross-posted at wesleydonehue.com) I hate to disagree with Patrick Ruffini. After all, he has been playing on the web a whole lot longer than I have and to compare my online experiences with his would be pretty absurd.  But while Patrick has been playing on the web, I’ve been playing on ... http://politicalnetroots.com/purchased-email-address-lists-work.htm We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Congressman Gresham Barrett in his reelection campaign. Check out his new website, produced by our little web firm, by clicking here. The press release: CONGRESSMAN GRESHAM BARRETT LAUNCHES GRESHAMBARRETT.COM ASKS VOTERS TO SIGN THE “BRING CONGRESS BACK NOW” PETITION TO SPEAKER NANCY ... http://politicalnetroots.com/a-new-site-for-congressman-gresham-barrett.htm Our new DeMint / Hensarling Energy Freedom Day countdown website was featured on CNN's Political Ticker today. Check it out: DeMint, Hensarling launch 'energy freedom' countdown Web site (CNN) – As House Republicans continue to focus on energy policy, Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas ... http://politicalnetroots.com/as-featured-on-cnn.htm Captain Ed and crew over at Hot Air are spreading the news about Senator DeMint and Congressman Hensarling's new site - www.energyfreedomday.com. Check out the Hot Air post. http://politicalnetroots.com/hot-air-on-energyfreedomdaycom.htm We are excited to announce another website we have launched with Senator Jim DeMint, this time in conjunction with Congressman Jeb Hensarling. Check out www.energyfreedomday.com. And while you're there, make sure you sign the petition and grab the widget for your site. http://politicalnetroots.com/jim-demints-energyfreedomdaycom.htm