Our Best Advice for Defeating Trump
(And one article that will inspire you to do it.)
As we enter the home stretch of the presidential election race, it’s time to capture every Biden vote we can with one final push. To help you make the most of these remaining days, Progressively Speaking has gathered our best advice for persuading Right-leaning voters.
“How to Persuade a Trump Voter” by Karin Tamerius
Using social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s metaphor of “the rider and the elephant,” Tamerius explains why reason fails in political conversations. Though we like to think our rational minds make decisions based on objective analysis of information, in reality most of our opinions are emotional intuitions rationalized with logic and evidence after the fact. As a result, if you want to influence Trump supporters, you need to “stop talking with riders and start talking with elephants.” This piece will show you how.
“Three Things That Won’t Change a Trump Voter’s Mind (and Three That Might)” by Karin Tamerius
Understanding the science behind why most of our attempts at persuasion fail can help us be more powerful advocates for change. In this piece Tamerius argues that debate, shame, and ostracism tend to be counterproductive because of the way the brain defends against perceived threats. Instead of striking out at people who disagree with us, we need to “pull them closer.” This article provides some great ideas for doing that.
“How to Persuade Republican Loved Ones to Vote Democrat” by Karin Tamerius
The latest article from Progressively Speaking is our ultimate step-by-step guide to swinging your friends and family from Trump to Biden. Even if your prior efforts have met with resistance, the Persuasion Pyramid will help you craft a conversation that makes a difference. And now is the best possible time for one final ask: “The Trump presidency is sinking and even people who are planning to vote for Trump aren’t thrilled about it. Ask them to jump ship — especially to save you personally — and many will.”
“My Christian Change of Heart in Republican Indiana” by James Lukowiak
Finally, to inspire you to go out there and make a difference, we’re including this touching piece from a former Trump voter. James grew up in a Christian community where Republican politics was the norm and Democrats were the enemy. Now he’s a Democrat. His story shows us that anyone can change their mind when guided through the transformation by people who care.
That’s it until after the election. Thank you for working hard to create a progressive future for us all.
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