What Went Down On Night 1 Of The RNC

Galen, when it comes to the power of ads or other messages to persuade people of untrue things, I think that it probably matters more whether the information conflicts with something people already believe than whether it is objectively true.

Galen, one theory political scientists have is that these talking points matter when they come from counter-stereotypical sources. I think you see this playing out in the inclusion of Black politicians and immigrants in the convention lineup.

Perry’s earlier point makes me think of a question for any of the political scientists present who know the research: How effective are speeches, ads or talking points at convincing voters of things that are dramatically exaggerated or just plain false?