Start as a community organizer.
Then associate yourself with progressive authors, educators, ministers and land developers.
Then tie into as many shady political relationships as you possibly can.
Then become a state-level politician and vote "present" on as many issues as you can. Don't take any firm positions.
Then fall into a Senate seat and once again dodge taking as many positions as you possibly can.
Then give a great talk at a national convention.
Then promise hope and change.
And then you're done. I now expect a high-paid, cushy political position. Thanks!