About Political Gastronomica
Political Gastronomica is a discourse on technology and online activism - how the marketplace of governing and ideas is improving with the efficiencies of the Internet.
Author Sanford Dickert, former CTO of John Kerry for President Campaign, works with political campaigns, non-profits and private companies from the Fortune 500 to startups.
Dickert leverages online community engagement techniques and technical vision for brand and message management through effective application of social media and organizational processes.
Category Archives: Campaign 2008
Political Technology Answers for a Research Questionaire
I was contacted by a researcher in the past two weeks to get some thoughts on the technologies for political campaigns this year. Thought the answers to these questions might be interesting to my readership. Enjoy. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008, Campaign 2012, Political Tech
Tagged Big Data, fundraising, political technology
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The Difference between Change and Control
On the latest Yi-Tan Tech Conference Call, Jerry Michalski sent us a link to a terrific visual that literally says it all (from Gong Szeto’s blog):
Posted in Campaign 2008, Political Thoughts
Tagged Change versus Control, Deisgners for Obama, President Obama
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A moment when time(s square) stood still.
President-elect Obama – you have the weight of a Nation on your shoulders. Bear it well and with the courage you spoke of. This is your time to show America – and the world – what it truly means to be a leader.
Thank you for that moment sir. I think I know now what my family spoke of when Jack Kennedy became President. It has been an honor being part of this moment of history. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008, Personal Thoughts, Political Thoughts
Tagged American's Future, Campaign for Hope, Election Day 2008, President Obama, Times Square
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Florida Election Ballot Special
Simply put – wanted to thank all of my readers who have written me and commented on the posts for this election. To make it easier to find answers to your questions, I wanted to provide a link to all of the posts for your information. Continue reading
Posted in Broward County Ballot 2008, Campaign 2008
Tagged Al Lamberti, Broward County Ballot 2008, Broward County Initatives 2008, Christine Jennings, Fred Segal, Oliver Parker, Scott Israel, Vern Buchanan
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