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Political Persuasion Training Hosted By Summit and Portage County Democratic Parties

  • 6555 Dean Memorial Parkway Hudson, OH, 44236 United States (map)

SCDP & PCDP are bringing Dan Saks to Summit County for a presentation and lecture on political psychology, persuasion, and messaging.

This event is open to office-holders, current and prospective candidates, campaign operatives, volunteers, or anybody wishing to learn more on this subject matter.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • The Democratic Party's Messaging Problem

  • Communication Styles for Different Audiences

  • Why Facts Alone are Unconvincing

  • How We Know What We Know About Messaging

    • Scientific Findings

    • Ethical Issues

  • Voter Psychology

    • Personality Traits

    • Progressive Brains vs. Conservative Brains

    • Mental Biases

  • Communicating Through Storytelling

  • Framing and Wording Choices

  • Using Cognitive Models

    • Listening Better

    • Telling More Compelling Stories

  • The Authoritarian Threat

Mr. Saks is the Director of the Ohio Democratic Leadership Institute (DLI). Founded in 2011 by Ohio State Representative Fred Strahorn, the DLI provides training and consulting to Democratic candidates, campaign workers, and activists on creating and communicating values-based messages to engage voters more effectively. RSVPs are required.

To RSVP or for more information contact Troy at (330) 806-0449 or troy@summitdems.org.

Earlier Event: November 5
ELECTION DAY!