In an interview with journalist Katie Couric, vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin was unable to name Supreme Court decisions with which she disagreed. An advisor to presidential candidate John McCain said to Newsweek, "I wonder how many Americans would be able to name decisions they disagree with. The court is very important, but Palin is on the ticket because she connects with everyday Americans". Which form of propaganda does this statement use?

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The statement uses the "ordinary folk" propaganda technique by suggesting that Palin's inability to name Supreme Court decisions is relatable to the average American, thus making her seem more like an "everyday American" and appealing to the common person.

In an Interview with Journalist Katie Couric, Vice Presidential Candidate