Tag: Political Campaigns
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Elise Stefanik Abandons NY Governor Bid and Announces Exit from Congress
Hopes for a high-profile showdown in New York’s gubernatorial race were dashed on Tuesday as Rep. Elise Stefanik, a leading Republican and vocal ally of former President Donald Trump, announced she would discontinue her bid for governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. Stefanik, who has styled herself as a staunch conservative and a…
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Five Trends to Watch at Sabah’s 17th State Election: Friendly Fights, Hot Seats and High Stakes
Overview: A high-stakes contest for Sabah’s 73 seats The 17th Sabah state election ushers in a crowded field of 596 candidates vying for 73 seats in the state legislative assembly. As polling day on November 29 approaches, here are the five dynamics shaping what promises to be a tight race across Sabah’s vastly different constituencies.…
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Prashant Kishor and the Myth of Political Start-Ups in India
Introduction: The allure of political start-ups Prashant Kishor rose as the archetype of the modern political “start-up” in India. A strategist who could rival seasoned campaigners, he marketed a new blueprint: data-driven outreach, issue-led messaging, and rapid, modular campaigning. The idea was simple yet seductive: apply the startup playbook to politics, unlock quick wins, and…
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Prashant Kishor: Why India’s Political Start-Ups Rarely Succeed
Introduction: The man behind India’s political start-ups For more than a decade, Prashant Kishor, often described as a backstage magician of Indian politics, built a reputation as a strategist who could shape election outcomes. From advising national leaders to guiding regional powerhouses, Kishor’s influence seemed boundless. Yet, amid this track record of high-profile consultancies and…
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Modi Attacks INDIA Bloc Over Tejashwi, Warns of Aftermath for Bihar Polls
PM Modi Claims RJD Pressured Congress to Name Tejashwi Yadav as CM Candidate Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified his critique of the INDIA coalition during a rally-era speech focused on Bihar politics. He asserted that the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leveraged pressure on the Congress party to declare Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate,…