

Experimentation and Campaign Tactics with David Nickerson of Temple University
Jan 10, 2024
David Nickerson, an expert in using experiments to determine the efficacy of different campaign tactics and has a substantial career in the field, joins the podcast to discuss the effectiveness of campaign tactics, the unexpected rise of Trump, the evolution of experimentation, and the importance of balancing tactical and strategic approaches in political campaigns.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Experiments for Political Campaigns
02:28 • 12min
Experiments, Grassroots Tactics, and Working with Green and Gerber
14:15 • 20min
Unexpected Rise of Trump
34:33 • 10min
Involvement with the Analyst Institute and the Evolution of Experimentation
44:24 • 3min
Balancing Tactical and Strategic Approaches in Political Campaigns
46:54 • 7min
Career, Mission, and Election Concerns
54:14 • 7min