so you think you want to run for congress

The True Grit of the Political Campaign

A first-hand account of what motivates someone to run for political office and the demands of mounting a major congressional campaign. Fundraising, personal attacks, petty politics and the sometimes absurdity of a political undertaking are all detailed in this humorous and informative narrative on the state of elections today. A must read for anyone interested in or contemplating
a run for elective office at any level.

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REVIEWS for “so you think you want to run for congress”

“...George Franklin’s account of his unlikely run for Congress nails it – the call to service, the emotional roller coaster, impact on family, and the nitty-gritty trials and tribulations of a high-stakes campaign. George methodically walks us through what it’s like to be the “man in the arena.” – Mark Schauer, Former Representative for Michigan’s 7th District

“It’s a winner. Enough inside politics to satisfy those of us who love the gritty, technical, legal details of the quest. And plenty of humanity about the strengths and challenges of those who engage the system to make change…just hard-eyed realism.”
– Tim Knowlton

“... The author spins a good yarn, so the pages almost turned themselves. Political books can be hit or miss, but this one deserves more than a “fair shot!” – Michael J. McCrann

“An engaging and often humorous chronicle of a candidate’s run for Congress... – John D. Breen

Raisin Bran and other
Cereal Wars

30 Years of Lobbying for the
Most Famous Tiger in the World

Powerful corporate interests use their lobbyists to wield influence. They impact our daily lives, but who are they and how do they operate? In this tell-it-like-it-is casual narrative, the reader gets an inside look at the life of a corporate lobbyist from someone who lived it. The book takes you from fundraisers, to the halls of Congress, to the White House and on to China, South Africa and Mexico with a stop at ground zero just days after 9/11.

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Reviews for “Raisin Bran and other Cereal Wars”

“The book offers an unusually candid - and entertaining - portrayal of the central role lobbyists play in policymaking” – Politico

“Franklin has spun a humorous and captivating tale that weaves politics, history and business into a surprisingly readable book” – Kalamazoo Gazette

“Great stories.” – Tom Daschle, Former U.S Senate Majority Leader

“Franklin has a good sense of humor and a keen eye for absurdity that make the book move along at a good pace. He began his career at an early age in Washington politics and there are numerous, sometimes very funny, tales of navigating the byzantine pathways of not only Congress but a raft of other government agencies. – Hugh Duffy

“Loved the book. Extraordinary insight on the raw intersection of business, politics and personalities… both entertaining and historical all the while giving you lessons in both strategy and tactics. From a boss who went into the witness protection program to saving a man’s life in South Africa to being fired by Karl Rove and having a chance to sit next to him several years later and have a laugh about it, this is an amazing read.” – GR Golfer