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Campaign Techniques. Propaganda . Endorsement - popular figures (movie stars, athletes) tell you to vote for a candidate. Glittering Generality- The candidate has a slogan that sounds good but means little What does it mean?. “Vote for me and we will be free”. Propaganda. Propaganda.
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Propaganda • Endorsement - popular figures (movie stars, athletes) tell you to vote for a candidate
Glittering Generality- The candidate has a slogan that sounds good but means little What does it mean? “Vote for me and we will be free” Propaganda
Propaganda • The Bandwagon - Everyone is doing it, don’t be left out.
Propaganda • Just Plain Folks - I am just like you, so vote for me.
Propaganda • Stacked Cards - let me tell you all the reasons that I am the best choice. Please disregard anything else you hear or see.
Propaganda • Symbols - the candidate becomes associated with symbols of America, or trust, etc.
Propaganda • Name Calling - slur tactics. • Effective, but not really enjoyable.