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Episode CLXXXVIII - How to Win a Consular Election

Emperors of Rome

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Is It Worth Approaching Anyone Who Isn't a Rich Elete Man?

Candidates know that it is worth cultivating those we might call ordinary constituents. Both candidates, or more than two, usually come from elite status groups anyway. They need to make the case to all classes: I've done stuff for you in the past. Or maybe not even i'll give you something, but look at my ancestors. There's a bit of quid proko from the past,. and a lot about the esteem of you and your family that you can use to attract what they thought of as the mob.

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