I think what any Democratic challenger to Stefanik has to do is find a way to break through the “hereditary Republican” shell that surrounds her. To the people who pay close attention, the reasons to be disgusted by her or to approve of her are already known to them and they aren’t likely to change their minds. But there’s a lot of people in this area who do NOT pay close attention, but come election day they (I was about to say pull the lever, but that’s outdated now, isn’t it?) fill in the circle for the Republican because that’s what they’ve always done. I agree with you that AI seems like poison for our society, politically speaking. But maybe this will force a few shafts of light into people’s minds, since it seems to be what reaches them.
After watching the video again, I’m not sure if it was generated by his campaign itself, or by a group of supporters. But if he posted it, I guess that gives it his stamp of approval. Honestly, her waffling will she or won’t she about running for governor is the least of why I think she is just the worst representative ever. If you were going to go to the minimal trouble of making an AI ad, there are many worse things you could choose to highlight!
This about sums it up, but many such candidates do not seem to understand this concept of marketing to the "average" voter. So it would make a press member treat these as "vanity" runs, not worth our attention. If these candidates feel so slighted by the small-town press, why do they not advertise with them -- are they important or not? Larger issue is, these candidates are advised by people who make no profit through print ads, so they don't promote them.
In addition to advertising, they should make the effort to get out there. If the small town press doesn’t come to them, they should go to the small town press. Offer an interview with no holds barred. Show up at every local event, march in every parade, shake every hand, kiss every baby, talk to anyone who will listen. If you have a good message, it will start to resonate and word of mouth will spread. Incumbency in what is considered a “safe” district is a big hurdle to overcome, but not impossible.
Yes, let's say there are 20 functioning newspapers in NY-21. Do a tour and visit all 20. We used to work in a newsroom in the 1990s where the congressperson would stop by, sometimes unannounced. The problem is these candidates give in to DC advisors who really might be playing to lose. But the electorate won't respect someone willing to be "handled." Not that Stefanik isn't, but the numbers are on her side.
I think what any Democratic challenger to Stefanik has to do is find a way to break through the “hereditary Republican” shell that surrounds her. To the people who pay close attention, the reasons to be disgusted by her or to approve of her are already known to them and they aren’t likely to change their minds. But there’s a lot of people in this area who do NOT pay close attention, but come election day they (I was about to say pull the lever, but that’s outdated now, isn’t it?) fill in the circle for the Republican because that’s what they’ve always done. I agree with you that AI seems like poison for our society, politically speaking. But maybe this will force a few shafts of light into people’s minds, since it seems to be what reaches them.
After watching the video again, I’m not sure if it was generated by his campaign itself, or by a group of supporters. But if he posted it, I guess that gives it his stamp of approval. Honestly, her waffling will she or won’t she about running for governor is the least of why I think she is just the worst representative ever. If you were going to go to the minimal trouble of making an AI ad, there are many worse things you could choose to highlight!
This about sums it up, but many such candidates do not seem to understand this concept of marketing to the "average" voter. So it would make a press member treat these as "vanity" runs, not worth our attention. If these candidates feel so slighted by the small-town press, why do they not advertise with them -- are they important or not? Larger issue is, these candidates are advised by people who make no profit through print ads, so they don't promote them.
In addition to advertising, they should make the effort to get out there. If the small town press doesn’t come to them, they should go to the small town press. Offer an interview with no holds barred. Show up at every local event, march in every parade, shake every hand, kiss every baby, talk to anyone who will listen. If you have a good message, it will start to resonate and word of mouth will spread. Incumbency in what is considered a “safe” district is a big hurdle to overcome, but not impossible.
Yes, let's say there are 20 functioning newspapers in NY-21. Do a tour and visit all 20. We used to work in a newsroom in the 1990s where the congressperson would stop by, sometimes unannounced. The problem is these candidates give in to DC advisors who really might be playing to lose. But the electorate won't respect someone willing to be "handled." Not that Stefanik isn't, but the numbers are on her side.
I never thought about it that way…if you earn your living running campaigns and your candidate wins, you’re out of a job, most likely. What a racket!