...cont. Running for Office - Dummies style

Continuing our Dummies series on running for office (yesterday was preparing to run - don't forget the personal assessment) The 11 things you need to do to run for office...apologies for those of you that don't see the humor in the fact that ehow actually has dummy style simplistic answers to running for a public office and that people would actually ask ehow.com in the first place since.... I find this hysterical

How to Run for Public Office from ehow http://www.ehow.com/how_16911_run-public-office.html

1. Step 1
Choose the office you want to run for. While the idea of being president may be tempting, it's always best to start on a local or state level.
2. Step 2
Check the qualifications for the office. At a minimum, this usually means that you must be a registered voter in the geographical area in which you are running; there may also be age, residency or experience qualifications.
3. Step 3
Commission a public opinion poll. The purpose of the poll is to find out how many voters know and are willing to vote for you, and what issues the voting public is most concerned about. The results of the poll will help you plan your strategy for the campaign.
4. Step 4
Find someone to manage your campaign. This person will help you coordinate all aspects of your campaign, from raising funds to defining issues to organizing volunteers. The more politically savvy this person is, the better.
5. Step 5
Decide the issues on which you'll base your campaign. These should be decided in accordance with the aforementioned poll and on the basis of your strengths and commitment.
6. Step 6
Raise money. While your campaign manager and other staff can help with this, you will need to spend a lot of time contacting people to request their monetary support.
7. Step 7
Start a Web site. Include biographical information, your stand on the issues and information about how to make contributions to your campaign.
8. Step 8
File the required papers to get yourself on the ballot. Procedures for doing this vary by city, county and state. A filing fee may also be required.
9. Step 9
Get as many volunteers as you can to work for your campaign. They can walk precincts, make phone calls, distribute signs and stuff envelopes.
10. Step 10
Order campaign items such as bumper stickers, yard signs, lapel buttons, posters, rally signs and magnets. Also order literature to be mailed.
11. Step 11
Use the press, posters, brochures, rallies and personal gatherings to get the word out about your qualifications, your stand on the issues and your integrity. All of these activities should be coordinated by your campaign manager and done with the help of volunteers.

Tomorrow EHOW.com tells us how to run for The President of the United States in 10 to 15 easy steps....I Can't WAIT!!!