A political stump speech is a standard speech used by a politician running for office. Typically a candidate who schedules many appearances prepares a short standardized stump speech that is repeated verbatim to each audience, before opening to questions.
What is a stump meeting?
The term "stump" refers to early political rallies when candidates may have stood on tree stumps to address the public. The tree stumps were replaced by platforms on wagons, and finally by stages. Held in May, Galivants Ferry Stump meetings were once the first of about a dozen other stumps throughout Horry County.
How do you draft an election speech?
Tips for a Great School Election Speech
- Introduce yourself and give a quick - emphasis on quick - summary of your successes in and out of school.
- Present your main issues and intended solutions.
- Encourage your audience to vote for you.
- Tell them that their vote for you is critical.
