Christianity Quote by Donna Brazile
““I had scheduled an appearance on a Haitian AM radio station program, Morning Glory with Bishop Victor T. Curry. These Haitian stations play gospel and speak in Creole, but they do a lot of talking and some of it is about politics. The listeners are not millions of people, but the thousands that do listen have the radio turned on for hours every day. The radio brings the community together, and it costs very little to advertise there. When the bishop asked me when the campaign was going to start a dialogue with his audience, I knew what he meant by that. When were they going to spend a few hundred dollars in advertising there, which would encourage him to urge his followers to get out and vote?””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Campaign Strategy Discussion, 2020
Brazile explains using low‑cost Haitian radio to mobilize voters, leveraging community trust and frequent listening habits.
In simple terms: Radio can rally voters cheaply by speaking directly to them.
Key Takeaway
Use trusted local media to boost voter turnout.
Themes
politics
media strategy
community engagement
grassroots campaigning
Mood
strategic
optimistic
Type
tactical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- local elections
- community meetings
- radio advertising campaigns
- voter outreach programs
Key Concepts
targeted advertising
political communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What other low‑cost channels could complement radio outreach?
- How can messages stay non‑partisan while still motivating voting?
A Different Perspective
Radio reach may be limited to specific demographics.
