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Jim James's avatar

A hypothesis about R voters: They tend to regard government as an adversary, and therefore lack enthusiasm unless and until this or that charismatic figure lights their fire. Which is one reason why Rs underperform in many elections.

I usually despise the term "messaging," but what I will say is an exception.

R politicians need to change their "messaging" in the following ways:

1. Cast government not as the eternal adversary, but as necessary in many respects. Government should be limited as much as possible, but when needed government should be disciplined, focused, and frugal. If government can do that, it's not the enemy. Give specific examples of what government should do, and when it has been successful. Don't be attacking government, be the ones who want to make it work better.

2. Don't make promises, but instead talk about goals. Be realistic in that sense: "I will do my best to try to do X, Y, and Z. It took a long time to get us into this mess, and it will take time to get us out of it. I can only promise that I will try my hardest to get things right, but it won't happen tomorrow."

3. Rs should cast themselves as the friends and representatives of "the people who pay the bills," and define that as the working middle class. In doing so, talk the people's everyday language. Each side has their ideological jargon. The Ds are worse right now, but the Rs hardly come to the table with clean hands.

4. Tell their voters that nothing in government happens by itself, so if you agree about the first three, you need to vote for it. The other side will vote to raise your taxes and do ridiculous things, and unless you show up then that's what will happen.

That's the blueprint from me. The actual language is for people more gifted than myself.

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WoodyWagon's avatar

The proof is in the winning!

Can’t argue with a win.👍🚂🇺🇸

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DeReese888's avatar

Great strategy! A win!

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Jbiddle's avatar

Those of us in West Richland thank you. Maybe next time the conservative mayoral candidate will solicit your help as well

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David Cole's avatar

AGREE. Doorbelling the precincts matters.

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Dean R Marshall's avatar

These facts demonstrate proof alright. Like dems have recognized that gaining ballots, instead of only votes, is the key focus does this mean that we should be focusing our messaging about CaptK to campaign advisors rather than trying to message candidates?

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Justin's avatar

I ran for office a few times, and I found myself sinking into a nasty phenomenon where the negativity about other candidates became more prevalent and such talk became a "currency" regarding your knowledge of what was going on. And I was running my own campaign. The point I'm getting to is that I wonder how loyal campaign managers can be with such an environment. BTW, I recognized this in myself, did not like it, and have tried to be more positive. I'm not running for any office. Just canvassing and remaining positive in the face of negativity.

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David Cole's avatar

THANK YOU! Followed your advice and came away with a WIN! Capt. K is an asset - let's take advantage of him! OK, that didn't sound right... you know... "you know the thing..."

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Grandpalecea's avatar

I think you may have just started a second career.

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Anthony4AZ17Senate's avatar

You’re seriously amazing with these analysis! Keep grinding brother

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Pamela Germeroth's avatar

That is amazing!!! Congrats all around!

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Ed Y.'s avatar

RNC needs to hire Captain K asap!

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Mark Livingston's avatar

Thanks Captain from Western Washington. Do you think we have a chance to get any statewide officials elected here with exclusively voting by mail?

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TruthMonster - by John Anthony's avatar

Can this system be used in Governor races? Here in TN we have had a string of RINOs in our Assembly and the Governor's seat.

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AMLFortitude's avatar

Okay…but you can’t tell me voting machinery could not override this type of result…

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Capt. Seth Keshel's avatar

Mail ballots are primarily responsible for cheating.

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