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What does it mean?
Goldwater claims his stance aligns with the inner conviction of his audience.
In plain terms
You know he is right inside.
What can you take from it?
Trust your instinct about him.

Where it applies

  • campaigning
  • speech

Putting it to work

  • rallying support

Questions to consider

  • Do you know he is right?
  • How do you decide?

Another view

It assumes universal agreement which may not exist.

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