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“I think a lot of campaigns mis-learned the lessons of Obama 2008. They overly focused on the particular tools, and less so on the fact that the Internet enables a kind of culture of trust to be translated into real power.” quote by Zephyr Teachout
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“I think a lot of campaigns mis-learned the lessons of Obama 2008. They overly focused on the particular tools, and less so on the fact that the Internet enables a kind of culture of trust to be translated into real power.”

Zephyr Teachout

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Campaigns focused on tools missed the internet’s trust‑building power, limiting real influence.

In simple terms: Tools alone insufficient; trust matters.

Key Takeaway

Build trust, not just tools.

Themes

politics trust technology

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

political strategic

When to use this quote

  • campaign planning
  • political consulting
  • media strategy

Key Concepts

digital strategy social capital

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does online trust translate to power?
  • What tools best foster trust?
A Different Perspective

May ignore other factors.

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