About Political Gastronomica
Political Gastronomica is a discourse on technology and online activism - how the marketplace of governing and ideas is improving with the efficiencies of the Internet.
Author Sanford Dickert, former CTO of John Kerry for President Campaign, works with political campaigns, non-profits and private companies from the Fortune 500 to startups.
Dickert leverages online community engagement techniques and technical vision for brand and message management through effective application of social media and organizational processes.
Author Archives: Sanford
Answering an old question on NY-29th
My suggestion would be to continue the build up of the “benches” in each county – local seats and positions that are “in play”- and focus on the long term build up of Democratic candidates. To succeed there, you will need to build up the Democratic County Committees – and your support in terms of infrastructure and fundraising would be a tremendous boost. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged Fighting 29th, fundraising, NY-29th, RochesterTurning
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Edwards and the Power of Words and Images
I would suggest that Edwards and others start talking in the tones of Clinton and Reagan – lead with a vision, a majestic honor (not too syrupy, please) and then follow with how things are wrong, why they are wrong and how to fix them. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged Campaign 2008, Clinton Global Initiative, Frank Luntz, John Edwards, Power of Words
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Voter’s remorse?
Care of an English friend:
60 Minutes – Revisiting The Horrors Of The Holocaust
How can the decimation of 17 million people be a “myth”? Is there something fundamentally wrong when a story can be misconstrued and facts be rearranged in such a way that they can lead credence to such impossibilities? Just because of a position of power, can a person be assumed to be “correct” just because they claim a “fact”? Continue reading
Posted in Mitzvahs
Tagged 60 minutes, Bad Arolsen, Holocaust
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Will the Networks learn faster than politicos?
Networks should take from this experience (like we did in politics) is to work with the viewers and allow them to engage with each other. There are many techniques that can be implemented to truly engage the users above and beyond their initial interest. Build the relationship – and continue the conversation. Continue reading
Posted in Contagious Conversations
Tagged ABC, CBS, NBC, TBS, viewer communities
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