Convincing Someone To Run For Senate – Jason Thielman (NRSC)

Our guest is Jason Thielman, Executive Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, where he is tasked with leading the GOP’s efforts to elect more senators in 2024. Jason served as Chief of Staff to Senator Steve Daines prior to his election as NRSC Chairman for the cycle. Jason has a background in both business and politics. In our conversation today, Jason shares with us the strategy decisions driving the NRSC in 2024, what he thinks about the state of campaigning, and a behind the scenes look at recruiting someone to run for U.S. Senate.How The NRSC Helps Senate Candidates – Kevin McLaughlin (Common Sense Leadership Fund)Chapters00:00 Introduction00:58 The Lay of the Land for Senate Campaigns in 202404:07 The Importance of Early Phase and Candidate Recruitment05:26 The Challenges of Online Fundraising07:06 Factors Contributing to the Downturn in Online Fundraising09:54 Challenges and Priorities as Executive Director of the NRSC12:33 Pros and Cons of Candidate Recruitment16:04 Convincing Candidates to Run for Senate22:45 Balancing Work and Personal Life25:18 Delegating and Focusing on Strategic Efforts26:26 Conclusion