Politicians have many demands on their time. Politicians do not have sufficient resources to meet the demands made on them. Politicians are always running for office. Politicians respond to crises. Politicians behave differently when they know they're being watched.
Politicians like to be thanked.
Most of what a good advocate does is intuitive and grows out of a few basic principles. Following is the core set of principles on which most advocates agree. Try to remember these principles when you become discouraged, entangled in detail, or simply confused. They may help clear your head, renew, and redirect your energies. Ask for what you want.