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Indiana State Sen. Jean Leising, who voted for Trump three times, says, “You wouldn’t change minds by being mean. And the efforts were mean-spirited from the get-go. If you were wanting to change votes, you would probably try to explain why we should be doing this, in a positive

12/12/2025, 1:34:10 AM

The statement by Indiana State Sen. Jean Leising addresses the approach to political persuasion and critiques the mean-spirited nature of certain efforts, suggesting a more positive and explanatory method to change minds. This constitutes public discourse as it engages with the broader issue of political communication and persuasion strategies.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aligns with the principle of doing no harm with words and actions by advocating against mean-spirited efforts. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion by suggesting a positive approach to changing minds. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement encourages constructive dialogue and criticism by recommending explanation over mean-spiritedness. [+1]