Any *good* psychologists here? How do we deal with voters' "feelings"?

[Sympthsical]

25. Find common points of entry

Don't get in their face with, "You're wrong! According to CNN . . ." Because people shut down with that kind of confrontational approach.

Instead, find some things to agree on. You mention housing. Housing costs are skyrocketing. Agree with that. And then explain why Democratic policy is better than Republican.

You cannot dictate to people they don't feel how they feel. You have to accept they feel that way. Rather than a "No, but" engage in conversation with a "Yes, and." Housing costs too high? Well, the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act is currently in Congress. It would halt Wall Street from buying up all the houses and jacking the prices.

Groceries getting more expensive. Don't go with, "No they're not!" (Which I've seen here on DU, which is just unbelievable). Explain, "Yes, and the Biden administration has been fixing supply chain problems, and here's how Harris would go further."

You're going to have to agree with the premise, then redirect it to the waters you want them to swim in.

I know the internet loves, "NO YOU'RE WRONG!!!!" But actual human beings, in real life, do not respond to that sort of thing.

People set themselves up as oppositional and confrontational, and then they go full surprised Pikachu when they're met with opposition. How did that happen? Les mysteres.

Remember, you're trying to persuade - not browbeat.