How to Lose an Election: Recent Episodes
Roger Misso
Everybody talks about how to win elections. Nobody talks about what happens when you lose one.
And after the 2020 election cycle, we are reminded that losing is just as important an aspect of our democracy as winning.
I am a former candidate, speechwriter, and PAC director. Together, for the first time, we will be revealing the untold stories of how candidates and movements process loss and what they do in its aftermath. We will be telling stories of finding hope and love even in our darkest hours.
I hope this series will be instructive to prospective, current, and former candidates for public office, those engaged in our political system in other capacities, and all others interested in a fuller picture of how our politics works, told by those who have lived its highest highs and lowest lows.
In this interlude episode, Roger hits the highlights from the first four guests of How to Lose an Election. He also reflects on the one year anniversary of the end of his own Congressional campaign, and how other candidates might think about the decision to end theirs.
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On this episode of How to Lose an Election, Roger interviews Kim Olson, one of the first woman pilots in the history of the Air Force. Kim was the 2018 Democratic nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, coming within 4 points of victory. In 2020, she was a candidate in the Democratic primary for Texas' 24th Congressional District. A straight shooter and motivational powerhouse, Kim talks about how candidates can compartmentalize and keep everything in perspective, no matter the odds stacked against you.
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In this episode, Roger interviews J.D. Scholten, former professional baseball player and Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives in Iowa's 4th Congressional District in 2018 and 2020. A prairie populist, rural Democrat, and clear voice for antitrust reform and enforcement, J.D. opens up for a powerful conversation about running in the heartland and "good vs. evil."
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In this episode of How to Lose an Election, Roger interviews Tedra Cobb, Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives in New York's 21st Congressional District in 2018 and 2022 and former St. Lawrence County Legislator. Tedra talk snowshoes, boxing, and The Serenity Prayer, as well as how being a super volunteer helps her feel like part of the community again after the campaign.
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On the series premier of How to Lose an Election, Roger interviews Qasim Rashid, Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives in Virginia's 1st Congressional District in 2020. Qasim is a scholar, activist, and immigrant whose campaign style of "Compassion in Action" inspired many and helped him win more votes than any Democrat in the history of his district. Don't forget to like, comment, and support the show on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/howtoloseanelection
Welcome to How to Lose an Election, a video podcast series by @RogerMissoCNY!
Please enjoy this introductory episode describing the host, the show, and what to expect this season.
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