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"“Mikie ran the race her way,” says her onetime campaign manager turned adviser Mollie Binotto. “Based on her values, her strengths, to show people who she was and what kind of leader she would be.”"

— In our words · Source: Courage Can Save Us (Rye Barcott)

[Use when]

You're launching something and advisers want you to look like everyone else in the field.

[Why it matters]

Sherrill's governor's campaign was built around her own record and style, and she won. A campaign shaped around the candidate's strengths is easier to sustain and harder to copy than one built from consultants' templates.

Filed under situations:When it’s day one and nothing exists yetWhen you need a yes and they’re not there yet

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