Strategic Communication in Politics : Griffin’s Rhetoric Theory on Bobby Nasution’s Campaign

Olga Wansyan; Olvi Prihutami Sihombing; Rita Hartati

doi:10.61132/sintaksis.v3i1.1247

Strategic Communication in Politics : Griffin’s Rhetoric Theory on Bobby Nasution’s Campaign

Authors

Olga Wansyan Universitas Negeri Medan
Olvi Prihutami Sihombing Universitas Negeri Medan
Rita Hartati Universitas Negeri Medan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61132/sintaksis.v3i1.1247

Keywords:

Campaign speech, public speaking, rhetorical

Abstract

This research aims to analyze Bobby Nasution’s campaign speech using Aristotle’s rhetorical proofs and Griffin’s Theory of Strategic Communication. The study investigates rhetorical proofs of logos, ethos, and pathos and explores their application in political communication. This qualitative research utilized content analysis with data derived from the transcript and video of Bobby Nasution’s speech, titled "Bobby Nasution Janji Prioritaskan Kesehatan dan Penanganan Hukum jika Menang Pilgub Sumut," uploaded on the YouTube channel Official iNews. The findings reveal that Bobby Nasution employed rhetorical proofs with a distribution of logos (37%), ethos (42%), and pathos (21%). Ethos was further demonstrated through practical wisdom (phronesis), moral virtue (arete), and goodwill (eunoia). Additionally, the speech balanced emotional appeals such as anger versus calmness and fear versus confidence to connect with the audience. This research contributes to the study of rhetoric by highlighting the importance of strategic communication in political campaigns and its relevance to audience engagement.

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Published

2024-12-06

How to Cite

Olga Wansyan, Olvi Prihutami Sihombing, & Rita Hartati. (2024). Strategic Communication in Politics : Griffin’s Rhetoric Theory on Bobby Nasution’s Campaign. Sintaksis : Publikasi Para Ahli Bahasa Dan Sastra Inggris, 3(1), 10–27. https://doi.org/10.61132/sintaksis.v3i1.1247