Electoral Advocacy Phases and Strategies

The video discusses electoral advocacy, focusing on the four phases: identifying, registering, persuading, and turning out voters. It includes a conversation with Nathan about his high school election experience, highlighting the importance of understanding voter bases. The video critiques past campaign strategies, emphasizing the need for effective persuasion and engagement with diverse voter groups.

What role did Nathan hold in both his high school and college?

• Class Treasurer

• Student Body President

• Club Secretary

• Sports Captain

Who did Nathan identify as his primary voter base during his high school campaign?

• The Jocks

• The Nerds

• The Teachers

• The Artists

What group did Nathan consider as his 'persuasion universe' in high school?

• The Sports Teams

• The Popular Kids

• The Disenfranchised Young Leaders

• The Teachers

What is the first phase of electoral advocacy according to the presentation?

• Persuading Voters

• Turning Out Voters

• Registering Voters

• Identifying Voters

Why is understanding voter positions important in campaigns?

• To create confusion

• To ignore their needs

• To understand how to govern them

• To pander to them

What was a major oversight in the 2016 U.S. presidential campaigns?

• Too much focus on TV ads

• Lack of social media presence

• Ignoring voter registration

• No persuasion programs on the ground

How much is typically spent on a U.S. presidential election by each side?

• $500 million

• $2 billion

• $1.2 billion

• $3 billion

What is the final phase of electoral advocacy?

• Turning Out Voters

• Persuading Voters

• Registering Voters

• Identifying Voters

What is a key aspect of democracy building mentioned in the presentation?

• Focusing only on social media

• Avoiding uncomfortable conversations

• Engaging with people we disagree with

• Ignoring opposing views

What starts with issue advocacy and leads into electoral advocacy?

• Social media campaigns

• Engagement with opposing views

• Fundraising efforts

• Media advertisements