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.
Author Archives: Sanford
RootsCampNY – small but engaging
The RootsCampNY “unconference” was interesting in the topics, but we were light – I think especially in lieu of the success of the election. All I can say is Noel and NOI did a great job setting it up at Poly. Kudos. Continue reading
After the dust, remembering family…
Every morning, when I turn on my computer, this photo greets me – and reminds me that, no matter how bad the world can be, or how high you can rise – it is the simple things in life that are the most wonderful. They are incredible people – my brother and his family – real, straight-forward, and simply family
End of the election…next steps…
It is 12:15am and I have been up watching the returns. I am thrilled that the Dems have won the House – and maybe will win the Senate, but I will find out tomorrow morning. Jim Davis in Florida did not survive the Charlie onslaught – has so much feeling like the Kerry-Bush debates. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2006
Tagged Campaign 2006, Election 2006, Jim Davis
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Election Day – where will you be?
Whatever you do, make sure you get out and vote this cycle – it is about make a change happen in the country, and while it does not have the glamour of a Presidential election, it is still a very important one. Go out and create a great country. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2006
Tagged Campaign 2006, Charlie Crist, Election 2006, Eric Massa, Florida Governors Race 2006, Jim Davis, NY-29, Randy Kuhl
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Massa v. Dickert: Statement
The facts are that I worked for the Massa campaign until June; the campaign was low on funds; the campaign chose not to pay me or honor my contract terms. We are in the process of trying to settle the matter, and if we can’t, then the arbitrator will resolve it. The simple fact is that this is a business matter. Because of the emails and calls I have received, I am placing this response on the record. Continue reading
Posted in Massa Campaign
Tagged Eric Massa, Eric Massa lawsuit, Eric Massa libel, Massa for Congress, Massa v. Dickert
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