Leaders negotiate agreements with the other party on when and how to consider specific bills on the floor. Leaders negotiate with the President or the other house of Congress as representatives of their chamber. Leaders speak on behalf of their party colleagues to the national press. Political Leadership Members must organize and maintain a campaign organization for re-election to office. Members decide campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and public appearances.
Members encourage and support local party candidates for local and state political office.
Educating Members bring national issues to the attention of constituents via newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings, phone calls, and individual meetings. Members serve as a role-model for public service, civic responsibility, and voter participation. Members encourage and support the development of future political leaders by speaking to student groups and school assemblies. Office Management House Members manage up to 22 staff people in their Washington and District offices who provide administrative, legislative, press, constituency, and computer services. Senators manage an average of 38 staff people.