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Call-time has renewed my faith in the need for public financing of elections. 'Call-time' is where I as the candidate, sit in a room with my 'call-time manager,' and a phone. Then I call people and ask them for money. For hours. Apparently, I'm really good at it.

The only way you do anything is to become really active. And the most effective way to get your message to your elected representatives is to make campaign contributions and develop relationships with them.

The most important thing is to tell people to go out and vote.

The way to get people civically engaged, not just during the election but throughout the year, is to tap into Facebook and let them do it with their friends.

Learn the Constitution. Then when someone wants to be elected, hold their feet to the fire and make them follow it because that's what we need to get back to. It works so well when we follow it.

We have just been working hard to have people to come out to vote and to make sure people understand how important the election is.

That's the trouble with trying to influence an undecided voter. First you have to find one.

There are a lot of different demands on the campaign trail, but what matters most is that you connect with voters and take the time to really hear their concerns.

The big secret to winning elections is to get more votes than your opponent. My friend Representative Robin Hayes is a good example to study.

When you get ready to vote, make sure you know what you are doing.