A sincere thread--amassing wisdom for dirty politics: student council campaign

<p>I have posted this in the college admission forum as well. I hope you could help me out with this thorny issue. </p>

<p>Time has come--
I am running for student council in about a week. I am desperately seeking advice, as my school, although not elite, is quite competitive. I am deciding between running for Vice President, which would be almost a guarantee win, or President, harder but much more prestigious for colleges and effective in terms of getting things done. What do you think?</p>

<p>Also, do you have any general pointers for campaign? My only edge is that I skipped a grade (this year, from sophomore to junior), which means that I can appeal a lot more to the sophomore class and gather a large proportion of vote there. </p>

<p>How should I approach the self-presentation? Would you, a high school student, vote for someone intellectual, funny, or powerful in terms of leadership? </p>

<p>How should I advertise? What kind of advertisement is impressive and eye-carching? How much humor is humorous? Is free candy/food influential in swaying high school students? </p>

<p>Should I make empty promises? (the ends justify the means?)</p>

<p>Should I seek a running mate? (Vice Prez, etc.)</p>

<p>Any suggestion is much appreciated, thanks!</p>

<p>i wouldn't make empty promises, especially if they are things that the students really want (off campus lunch for example). the student council president 2 years ago did this, but then he sucked at being president and didn't do anything. so when he became a senior, no one voted for him. i honestly think he was elected because he was really hot. </p>

<p>i recommend only being funny if you are funny. don't be someone you're not. </p>

<p>i'd vote for somewho who i knew could do a good job. i probably wouldn't vote for an idiot. i'd vote for the sincere person who i trust.</p>