How to Run for Political Office

Authentic Business Adventures Podcast

Phil Anderson - Candidate for US Senate On Discovering a Disturbing Truth: "It was an indication to me right off the bat that things weren't being run as honestly and fairly and democratically as I had thought they were." It is a rare person that believes that any government is doing the best job they can for the people they are supposed to represent. But while most people complain or attempt to solve these problems from their arm chairs, Phil Anderson is actually getting up and doing something about it. We cautiously venture into the realm of politics with our guest, Phil Anderson, a dynamic figure running as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate. We'll explore his personal insights into the process of running for political office, the intense challenges faced by third-party or independent candidates, and his distinct strategies for engaging in a political landscape dominated by two major parties. We discuss the challenges facing anyone running for office and the deeper challenges when you are not backed by one of the 2 major parties. We also discuss the limitations that the 2 party system has caused, likely by design of the 2 parties in this 2 party system. Listen as Phil explains his journey that led to him running for many political seats, from governor to senator. Enjoy! Visit Phil at: https://www.andersonforussenate.com/ 00:00 Life-long political observer runs for Senate. 05:58 Efficient time use for volunteer door-knocking. 09:04 Ran for office, gained experience, learned campaigning. 12:39 Russian man stranded on island, rescued after 20 years. 14:31 Acknowledging US government's historical influence on people. 17:05 Presidents lack control, donors hold the power. 22:08 Politics fueled by tribalism and climbing ambition. 23:50 Grown from small group to widespread support. 28:13 Gaining media attention and increasing poll numbers. 31:03 Libertarian candidate considered, family support emphasized. 35:32 Campaign staff working to gather signatures. 37:41 Traveling across state to meet supporters. 40:17 Campaign emphasizes disrupting corruption, capturing protest vote. 44:04 Fundraising for debates, past donors, phone calls. 45:57 Candidate seeks open dialogue & accountability from opponents. 48:49 Debate criteria restrict independent and third-party candidates. Podcast Transcription: Phil Anderson [00:00:00]: The people that I worked with were very nice, the local people. But you could see, like, the I don't even know what the word is for it. But like the the tribalism that went on and my experience was with the Republican party in Wisconsin, but I'm sure it's the same with the Democrats. This tribalism and everyone's desire to climb, it was really more a lot of people that were trying to work up the ladder either in running for public office or in the administration or bureaucracy of the party, and that's all they were about. James Kademan [00:00:30]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and strength and successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link found at draw in customers dot com. We are locally underwritten by the Bank of Sun Prairie, and today, we're welcoming slash preparing to learn from Phil Anderson for US Senate here. So, Phil, how is it going today? Phil Anderson [00:00:54]: Fantastic. Thanks for having me. I appreciate it very much. James Kademan [00:00:56]: And I'm excited to chat with you because I don't know that I've actually conversed with anyone that was running for office to learn about the ins and outs of what it takes to actually run for office. There's a lot Phil Anderson [00:01:07]: to it. When I first started, I ran for office for the first time in 2014 and knew basically nothing, just decided that I needed to do something and then discovered things along the way.