by Christian Schnee / 17 Sep 2010
Christian Schnee looks to Germany for an example of how to deal with campaigning in this new political territoryPoliticians who set their hearts on winning a parliamentary seat have found coalition government can pose a considerable challenge to their ambitions.
by Christian Schnee / 29 Jul 2008
The conservative political pundit Charles Krauthammer reminds his readers in a column for the Washington Post that Jesus Christ only healed the sick whilst presidential candidate Barack Obama would not waste his time with odds and sods.
by Christian Schnee / 16 Jul 2008
Barack Obama has established himself as a highly efficient campaigner.
by Christian Schnee / 09 Jul 2008
While campaign strategy may be transcending national borders and local idiosyncrasies, any campaign consultant who has ever been parachuted into a new and alien national environment will have found himself thrown in at the deep end.
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by Christian Schnee / 29 Jun 2008
I’ve been advised by several people to launch a blog on my website, but I’m concerned I’ll provide my opponents with ammunition and open myself up to attack.
by Christian Schnee / 13 Aug 2008
Political campaigns are essentially about communication.
by Christian Schnee / 18 Jul 2008
Rent a MP is the name of a rather unusual idea I would like to draw your attention to.
by Christian Schnee / 09 Jul 2008
Physically good looking people are perceived as more sociable, dominant, warm, mentally stable, intelligent and socially skilled.
by Christian Schnee / 03 Jul 2008
Barack Obama truly is a fascinating phenomenon.
by Christian Schnee / 23 Jun 2008
No doubt Barack Obama does tap a groundswell of disillusionment in the USA.
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