Mike Ramone - The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up - Episode 10

Elected Officials of America: Underdog Stories

Mike Ramone lost 4 times, yet found the fortitude to run a 5th time when he won. A remarkable story about never giving up, my favorite part is at 30:10, when he discusses his victorious election night in 2008.

2:00 - Mike Ramone discusses his first race.

3:50 - Ramone discusses the second race.

7:15 - “To me, being successful in politics is about building relationships.”

7:25 - Ramone discusses his 3rd race.

13:13 - How could a young person expect to fundraise?

15:20 - Ramone discusses his 4th race.

18:50 - Ramone speaks about the negativity going into his 4th race.

21:50 - Mike speaks about being finished with politics after the 4th race.

30:10 - Mike discusses winning on election night.

30:50 - What’s your biggest lesson as an elected official?

36:10 - What can an outsider do to bring us together as a country?

40:20 - What’s a morning routine that helps you?