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Do not ask for applause, format your speech for it!

Do not ask for applause, format your speech for it!

by Alex Patton | Aug 20, 2013 | Media, Research

Rhetorical Design in Speech Making Welcome to ‘science time’ with Ozean Media (Yes, it normally it is Science Friday, but I have recently become aware of NPR’s Science Friday so we must re-brand!) While we re-brand, I came across some literature that...
What makes a good political candidate?

What makes a good political candidate?

by Alex Patton | Jul 16, 2013 | Media, Public Affairs Consulting, Research

I am asked all the time, what makes a good candidate? While we all know a great candidate can get beat when the political environment and/or district are not in his/her favor or at least even, we will set this aside. We will just look at the simple question, “What...
Do not ask for applause, format your speech for it!

The case for negative campaigning

by Alex Patton | Jul 12, 2013 | Public Affairs Consulting, Research

Science Friday:  Why negative campaigning works!  An Overview As political consultants, we catch TONS of blow-back for negative campaigning.   However, when we are asked why we engage in negative campaigning, we don’t do ourselves any favors by flippant remarks...
Why you need a political consultant

Why you need a political consultant

by Alex Patton | May 17, 2013 | Public Affairs Consulting, Research

The calls are starting – first time candidates and incumbents are starting to call in order to explore potential campaigns in 2014. Awhile ago, I wrote a check list for first time candidates, and while I still stand by this simple checklist, I have something...
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How much is a scandal worth politically?

by Alex Patton | May 10, 2013 | Public Affairs Consulting, Research

  Welcome to Science Friday.  A day when we look at some research and discuss the findings and/or implications. When I was on my rant about Mark Sanford’s “win”, I came across this gem from Nate Silver :  Sanford and the Electoral Effect of Sex...
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Does Social Media use indicate political behavior

by Alex Patton | May 1, 2013 | Media, Research

It is science Friday (Wednesday edition), and I am off on an electronic sabbatical after a very difficult week.   Therefore, I am admitting right now that I am lazy and this may be the laziest post ever written for Science Friday, but that is still no excuse NOT to...
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