Who was doing the long-form podcasts in 2024, and who was still running on sound bites? In this clip from my Fargo Talks conversation, Cliff Maloney, CEO of Citizens Alliance, compares how Donald Trump and JD Vance campaigned with how Kamala Harris and Tim Walz did, and what he thinks 2024 should teach anyone running for office.
Then he takes aim at the 30-second TV ad. The views in this clip are Cliff's.
In our full conversation, Cliff walks through how Citizens Alliance runs paid door-knocking programs in Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Hampshire and Nevada.
What does Cliff Maloney say 2024 taught campaigns?
Cliff Maloney of Citizens Alliance says 2024 showed that people vote for who they think is genuine. He points to Donald Trump and JD Vance doing long-form podcasts and talking to people, while Kamala Harris and Tim Walz relied on scripted interviews and sound bites. He says voters want access through social media, reels, YouTube and long-form content, and see right through 30-second TV ads written by consultants.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/bOvSaKsd7F4
Citizens Alliance: https://doorswinwars.org
Cliff Maloney: https://cliffmaloney.com
Recorded at Level 9 Studios: https://l9slv.com
Fargo Talks: https://fargotalks.com
Fargo Factor: https://www.fargofactor.ai
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