Two things guaranteed to piss off half you guys on a given day: talking about “Moneyball” and taking about politics. But even though you don’t like those things that much, dawg, we put some Moneyball in your politics:
James has some advice on how to deal with being outspent in a political race. As does Kevin Goldstein and Nate Silver. It’s interesting stuff. Even if it’s gonna annoy a bunch of you.
A political candidate being dramatically outspent by his opponent has few options. He can pin his hopes on a strong debate performance, dig up dirt on the opposition, or cut a particularly buzz-worthy television ad.
Or he can do what other industries, led by Major League Baseball, have done before: worship at the altar of Bill James.
James has some advice on how to deal with being outspent in a political race. As does Kevin Goldstein and Nate Silver. It’s interesting stuff. Even if it’s gonna annoy a bunch of you.
