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AnnC's avatar

Thank you for this. Definitely food for thought. One concern I have is that Democratic party leadership seems entrenched and rather resistant to new ideas -- especially if those new ideas might lessen their own personal power in the future.

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Will Robinson's avatar

My first mentor kept on telling me that we are the leaders we are waiting for!

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AnnC's avatar

Maybe, but I worry about the reaction to new voices like David Hogg's ouster from the Democratic Vice Chair position, and the Democratic leadership's panic over Mamdani's nomination for NYC mayor. Also, did you see Daily Show Jon Stewart's scathing comments on Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries' attempts to strike terror into the hearts of Republicans over the Big [Bad] Bill:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=635030849601332

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Frank OBrien's avatar

Love this — especially the emphasis on understanding your audience at an emotional level — the topic of a memo I’ve been working on.

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Malcolm J McKinney's avatar

emotionally resonant

emotionally resonant

emotionally resonant

Short video interviews

With local voters in districts to address their concerns.

There are two ways to communicate.

Dry and wet

Dry policy gets brushed off

Wet emotions

(pictures and videos with dialog) soak

Then the dry sticks

Simple.

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Shaun Dakin's avatar

Great piece again. Slight disagreement. We almost always outspend them now. Unfortunately money doesn't seem to matter (at least the ways we spend it).

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Will Robinson's avatar

Taken. I hope we can continue to outspend them - but whether we do or not we need to spend our money smarter and strategically.

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Unmute Alabama's avatar

I really appreciated your thoughts in this piece and was especially excited to see your openness to collaboration. A few of us out here are working on grassroots messaging, trying to connect with people in meaningful, localized ways. I focus on Alabama, even when addressing national issues, and I’m always looking to engage in ways that resonate with folks on the ground.

If you're building a space for collaboration, I'd love to be part of it. It would be incredibly valuable to exchange ideas about what’s working, what’s not, and how to build momentum and grow. Do you have a preferred way for people to reach out? Thanks for all you're doing, and for inviting others to join in.

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Paul Shemansky's avatar

Spot on. Some of the best minds in political communication like Will are all starting to say it. Listen to the recent POD Save America podcast with Mark Cuban which is super insightful on Democratic communication. We now just need the Democrats

biggest donors to force the party to adapt, to learn, to listen and stay frosty on egos.

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The Exhausted Majority's avatar

Great article and wholeheartedly agree.

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Pastor Brenda Walker's avatar

Thank you, Will!

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Todd Marciniak's avatar

Will, this is Todd Marciniak, Mark Sump’s friend. I left you a message on facebook Messenger r/t Mark Sump that is VERY IMPORTANT!!!! He’s using you for money!!!!

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