Ozean Political Blog
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Affective Polarization and Misinformation Belief
So, you’re telling me that people get emotionally charged over politics? NO WAY! Next, you’ll tell me that Tom doesn’t like Jerry, and the sun rises in the east. But seriously, how does “affective polarization”—that gut-level emotional attachment where we love our...
Intra-party fighting – family spats or real anger?Affective Polarization Within Parties: When Partisan Rivals Dislike Each Other More Than the Opposition
Ever had a spat with someone in your own crew? You know, like your friend who insists on ordering a martini at a brewery or who askes for a seperate bill at a group meal? That same type of disagreement happens in politics—and it’s not always between Democrats and...
Crisis Management – Inoculation and Bolstering
It’s that time of year again—oppo dumps, October surprises, and all the drama that comes with them! For years, we’ve been preaching to our clients: "Hang a light on your vulnerabilities before someone else does." Every time, we hear the same protests: “What if they...
Extreme Voices and Interest Groups
Someone recently asked me why I ditched "Science Fridays"—you know, the fun little deep dives into whatever academic paper caught my eye that week. Honestly? I had no good answer. So, in the spirit of not having a better excuse, we’re bringing it back! This week,...
The Taylor Swift and Politics Post – A Study on the Impact of Celebrity Engagement on Civic Participation
As the father of a daughter who had Tay Tay on repeat 24/7, I wouldn’t call myself a full-blown Swifty—but I’ve definitely been Shake It Off-ed into submission. More importantly, Taylor Swift’s most recent venture into political activism got me thinking: what...
Difference between political affairs, public affairs, and public relations
Often we get asked what is it that we do - exactly. It is difficult to answer that in a elevator speech, but the best I have come up with is "We manage political affairs by understanding and shaping political environments. Ozean does this through research, data,...
Political Affairs: More Than Just Public Relations
In the bustling world of politics, where power and influence dance in a delicate waltz, a crucial role is played by those who navigate the intricate web of relationships and perceptions – the political affairs professionals. Often misconstrued as mere public relations...
How many parties does the United States REALLY have?
In the email bag "Alex, I contend we have a 3 party system now: Democrats, Traditional Republicans, and the Tea Party/MAGA/Hard right. These three parties rarely agree on anything. Prove me wrong and write it up online!" As always, your wish is my command. As you read...
The Power of Memes in Persuasion and Public Relations
I was recently gifted a signed first edition of Kermit Roosevelt's book "Countercoup: The Struggle for the Control of Iran". It is a first-hand account of the CIA's involvement in the coup in Iran. I have been thinking about the power of memes and...
Most Punchable Face in Politics is CANCELLED!
There are dumb moves, and then there are really dumb moves. This past weekend, in a fit of smart-alecness I announced on social media that I was going to sponsor a "Most Politically Punchable Face" tournament. It was going to be bracket style and include seeds for...
Science, Doubt, and Hucksters
This weekend I took my son to see the movie Oppenheimer. Our car-ride discussion centered around the process the scientists went through and how vicious their disagreements turned. My son was floored by how ‘teammates’ were so ‘adversarial.’ I...
Ozean Media Announces @ ShevrinJones as Winner of The ‘@’ Award
Ozean Media Announces @ ShevrinJones as Winner of The '@' Award Rep. Shevrin “Shev” Jones is Recognized as the Twitter Power User for Florida Senate Alachua, FL – May 17, 2023– Ozean Media, a political affairs firm specializing in research, data, and media, announces...