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
VP-select John Edwards
So – is anyone surprised at John Edwards being selected as the VP candidate? After so much speculation and discussion – it is almost funny that Senator Edwards was thought of not being the primary candidate. If I was going … Continue reading
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How *do* you build a mailing list?
Why are people so surprised about JohnKerry.com asking for emails to receive the VP announcement. This is the first Presidential campaign that finally got the power of the Internet when it comes to fundraising and money generation. Twelve months ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2004
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Meeting the Other Teams
Spent yesterday in Boston at Jock Gill’s event – and another event that I have not remembered the name of. When I arrived at the breakfast, ended up meeting a lot of people – but the ones I spent the … Continue reading
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Dean and Super Tuesday
Thinking once again about what is happening in the world – especially with the bombing in Spain and the effect it is having with the markets – and then, watching how Bush first launches “positive” ads, and now launches some … Continue reading
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Sweet Smell of Success
It has been some time since I wrote about the campaign – and things that has been happening. Events like Super Tuesday were quite astounding – especially when Edwards decided to drop out. Then, the following day, the outpouring of … Continue reading
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