Rather, a great candidate in state politics is one who is up to the grueling, demanding, demeaning task of knocking on thousands of doors and begging donors for money. Most people with a sense of dignity aren’t. But there are the rare creatures like Scott Walker who excel at the task.
Knocking on doors is not about wowing those you encounter with a firm grip of policy or a ground-shaking vision. The goal is to introduce yourself and deliver a simple one or two-sentence message. “I’m Scott Walker and I’m fighting for lower property taxes. Go Packers.” It’s that easy. A bland candidate who will shake 500 hands at a county fair wins over an eloquent, charming one who only meets 50 people at the same event. It’s that hard.
Via Jack Craver: Why Scott Walker May Not Be Ready for Prime time @ The Atlantic.