(WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 7, 2022) –

“I like the noise of democracy.” – James Buchanan

In America, the Democratic party has had tremendous success in recent years when it comes to campaigning to win elections at the Governors’ level. In this post, we will examine five strategies for Democrats seeking the Governor office in a U.S. State. If you are looking to win your first election as a Democratic governor, then you should definitely read this article and learn from these examples.

1. Knock on doors

A vital strategy for Democratic governors is to knock on doors and talk to voters face-to-face. Canvassing allows politicians to get to know their constituents and understand their concerns towards building a connection with the voters, which can be very important in a close election. Knocking on doors can also increase a voters’ confidence in a candidate when it comes to raising campaign funds. PRO TIP: It’s important to have enough money to reach more voters to get your message out. As well, canvassing also assists with building a grassroots campaign. A grassroots campaign is important for politicians as it allows them to connect with voters on a personal level. It’s a good way to garner immediate feedback from voters regarding local concerns.

2. Use social media

Various social media platforms such Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube are a great way to reach out to voters and communicate your message effectively, as well as directly. Democratic governors use these platforms to share photos and videos of themselves meeting with voters and talking about important issues. This helps connect them with voters showing that they are accessible and interested in hearing what the people have to say. Additionally, Democratic governors campaign on their record of service and accomplishments. They talk about the progress they can make in their respective state and how they plan to keep moving forward if elected. This helps voters see that the Democratic governor is someone who gets things done and is looking out for the best interests of the people.

3. Spread your message through ads

A third strategy includes targeting specific groups of voters with advertising. Political ads can be a very effective way to reach out to voters and convince them to support the campaign. Democratic governors use targeted advertising to reach specific groups of voters who are likely to support them. Democratic governors also often have a strong grassroots campaign that helps them connect with voters on a personal level, built on the fabric of this targeted advertising campaign.

4. Hold events

Events are a great way to engage with voters and show them what you stand for. Democratic governors often hold town hall meetings, rallies and fundraisers to connect with voters and raise money for their campaigns. These events give you a chance to show voters what you stand for and what you would do if elected. Make sure to have a good turnout at your events and be sure to spread the word to as many people as possible. Democratic governors also reach out to key constituencies like labor unions and minority groups. They make sure they have a strong support base early on in the campaign so they can win come election day.

5. Get endorsements from key figures

Endorsements from influential people can be very helpful in a gubernatorial election. Democratic governors often seek endorsements from party leaders, celebrities and other high-profile figures. Democratic governors running for their first term in office typically seek endorsements from Democratic Party leaders and high-profile celebrities to booster their visibility and chances of winning. Obtaining the endorsement of a popular figure can help attract media attention and votes.

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. –

Harvard University is hosting an Affordable Housing seminar titled, ‘Affordable Housing:  Principles for Changing Domestic and Global Markets’. The two-day seminar takes place at the Graduate School of Design. Individuals in the fields of development, lending, investment and policymaking, will learn the skills to navigate the affordable housing industry.

One of the attendees will be Mr. Suleiman Alli. Sule, as close associates call him, works in conjunction with a design and construction company, FABHAUS USA INC. Sule’s role is in the Marketing, Sales and Business Development department, for the African market.

The course is led by instructors in the Affordable Housing industry: David Smith, Davina Wood and Sanjana Sidhra. Sule, a Nigerian, with American permanent residency, believes that the information and collaborations obtained via this course will assist him in supporting FABHAUS. FABHAUS’ mission is to design and construct pre-fabricated homes, globally.

For nearly a decade, Sule has been investing time and money into journeying throughout Nigeria in attempts to persuade decision makers, in the African nation, to utilize natural resources to build homes for the growing population. His association with a Nigerian organization, FEDUP, led him to find that much of the problem surrounding housing affordability in the country, was political.

Sule’s vision aligns with the mission of the Harvard University course, in that the course is built for entrepreneurs. Affordable Housing is not only a Warri problem, a Lagos problem or a third world problem; Affordable Housing is a global problem and if it were a disease, it could possibly be likened to a pandemic.

Affordable Housing is a burgeoning industry that will continue to grow. This industry is interdisciplinary, encompassing political science, sociology, economics, government, architecture, engineering, etc.

BlackUSA.News will follow up on this seminar and its’ benefits, upon its completion.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – In its latest newsletter, Forethought Advisors, a group of seasoned Washington insiders, said that America faces a growing socioeconomic crisis with new fault lines in the nation’s housing industry and a lackluster performance by the Biden administration in realizing its “equity” agenda.

To see progress, Forethought Advisors recommended that the Biden administration supervise the implementation of new legislation and government policy that expand racial equity while curbing inflation; that Federal Home Loan Banks should forge a marriage with fintech mortgage lenders to survive and keep cash flowing to businesses, consumers and communities; and, in a new “Big Idea,” policymakers must develop new delivery networks to channel federal funding to local partners so urban and rural transformation can truly begin.

Lawrence Parks, co-founder of Forethought Advisors and a national expert in financial services, public policy, and regulatory affairs, said, “We are in a critical flashpoint in America’s looming socioeconomic crisis. The Biden administration and U.S. Congress must immediately act boldly to reverse the devastating impact of rising interest rates on the housing industry and open the spigots to investment in local communities.”

Parks, a former senior vice president at the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco who has worked as a chief policy expert at the U.S. Commerce Department and is a former congressional staffer, added: “Corporations, trade associations, state and local governments and non-profit organizations can benefit from better understand the challenging Washington environment we’re in. We can help them realize their regulatory and legislative objectives.”

The Forethought Advisors newsletter, published quarterly, offers comprehensive analysis on policy issues that public and private sector leaders, as well as non-profit organizations, need to inform their decision-making. Subscribe here: https://www.forethoughtadvisorsllc.com/.

Timothy Simons, a co-founder of Forethought Advisors and former executive at Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, KPMG and Cable & Wireless in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, said, “We provide strategic advice to chief executives, public policy makers and corporate and nonprofit leaders that helps navigate the divided landscape in Washington, D.C., so they can realize the transformations they seek in our economy and communities.”

The latest issue of the newsletter features this analysis:

Ø Rising Interest Rates Create Fault Lines within America’s Housing Industry

As the Federal Reserve pushes interest rates higher, conservatives and economists focused on taming inflation approve of each uptick. By contrast, in most corners of the housing industry, ranging from potential home buyers to sellers, builders, developers, and lenders, there are more groans than cheers as the inflation-fighting policies raise costs throughout the entire housing sector. In fact, higher mortgage rates are stirring serious concerns about the industry’s future in both the short and long term. And at least one major question looms above the turbulence: will the Administration and/or Congress intervene in bold ways if faults in the housing sector threaten to drag the national economy into a recession?

Ø The Big Idea: Improve the Capacity of Localities to Effectively Use Federal Resources

A radically changed business environment has emerged for corporations. Federal resources are available to pay for new infrastructure, create housing opportunities for changing populations, spur community development, help American companies compete in the global marketplace, shift strategies so more goods are manufactured and warehoused in the U.S., and many additional tasks that generate revenue. A rare common thread for Presidents Trump and Biden is recognition that government must actively engage with the private sector, buffering some economic pain from the pandemic, so that workers and the nation’s economy can benefit. Outside of wartime, this level of federal, industry-targeted resources is unprecedented.

Ø The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs under Biden: More Questions Than Answers

On many fronts, President Joe Biden has aggressively pressed an agenda that returns the federal government to “active duty.” His federal spending priorities forge a new era of industrial policy that encourages manufacturing and warehousing goods in America. His domestic priorities expand the safety-net and opportunities for low-income and middle-class families. But the Administration was slow to bring leadership to an obscure government division – the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) – that plays an essential role in turning signed legislation into new realities on the ground for industry, communities, workers, and families. (Since our newsletter was published, President Joe Biden nominated NYU Law’s Dean Emeritus Richard Revesz to be OIRA administrator.)

Ø Federal Home Loan Banks: Could Mutual Benefits Derive from Collaboration with FinTech?

Looking into a crystal ball, could a future marriage between FinTech mortgage lenders and the Federal Home Loan Banks quiet their respective critics? The Home Loan Banks face sharp criticism for being stagnant for decades, with few innovations or new reasons to justify their existence in the modern banking environment.

In future newsletters, Forethought Advisors will continue offering insights on the fight against inflation, as well as other issues, and how the private sector can increase revenue, while workers receive sustainable wages.

Parks and Simons are available to comment on public policy issues or appear as speakers on panels at convenings and conferences. Enjoy our newsletter. For more information about Forethought Advisors and to subscribe to the newsletter, please visit contact Tim Simons at tim@forethoughtadvisorsllc.com (202) 827 6596 or visit

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