When you're a politician, you want to make sure you're in the news as often as possible. The more your name appears in the newspapers and the more your face shows up on the evening news the more you will sink into the public consciousness. Highly visible people get more votes simply because voters know who they are. If you're serious about getting elected you'll actually have to leave your Markham homes and get out there into the world to start making headlines. Here are some hot button topics you might try to hit to get some attention.

Civil Rights

Where do you stand on allowing homosexual couples to will their Bay St. condos to each other or adopt children? What are your thoughts on race relations and the struggles of disabled people in the workplace? Should free speech or national security come first? Are you pro life or pro choice? Taking sides with get you automatic support from one side of the issue and automatic antagonism from the other, but either way it will catch people's attention. Writing editorials and organizing protests or rallies are a good way to generate buzz.

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Budget

Should the government help out people struggling with a large mortgage in Burlington or fund art programs in schools. Do we need to cut health care funding or increase it? Pay down the national debt or give voters a tax break? Publicize where you think the government's budget should be spent on your website or during television and radio interviews. If you're already in government, voting an issue up or down will make your opinions clear.

Climate Change

Is the Earth's climate changing or not? What should we do to reduce greenhouse gases? Is selling fresh water to the United States a good idea? A clear stance on this issue is essential given how important it is. You can make your feelings known by buying stock in oil sands companies or taking the bus everywhere instead of an airport taxi in Toronto. You can also publicize your ideas on the climate issue on your blog and during debates with other candidates.

War

War is a divisive issue for many people. Should we start it? Should we end it? Should we buy more military equipment or less? Bring the soldiers home or send more in? Support the war's ideals or its participants. Take a break from your Revit training to interview soldiers and citizens of affected countries before taking your stand. Don't be afraid to jettison it later if it turns out that you were wrong, just have good reasons for it. You can make headlines by protesting, serving in the military, visiting troops, or supporting their families.