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I've got a new rule. It'll be rule No. 312. If it's three…

“I've got a new rule. It'll be rule No. 312. If it's three days before a campaign, don't believe anything new you hear about anybody.” quote by Lamar Alexander
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“I've got a new rule. It'll be rule No. 312. If it's three days before a campaign, don't believe anything new you hear about anybody.”

Lamar Alexander

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Three days before an election, avoid new rumors to prevent misinformation from influencing decisions.

In simple terms: Ignore new rumors close to an election.

Key Takeaway

Hold off on new info until after voting.

Themes

information politics election rumor

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advice political

When to use this quote

  • campaign staff meetings
  • voter outreach
  • media monitoring
  • debate preparation

Key Concepts

Cognitive bias media literacy decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify information quickly?
  • What processes ensure you aren’t misled?
A Different Perspective

New evidence may be crucial; dismissing it could ignore important facts.

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