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In an opening statement, a candidate could use the “us” and “them” technique to persuasively address

claims.
counterclaims.
evidence.
a plan of action.

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counterclaims.

The "us vs. them" framing is used to contrast the speaker's side with opponents, undermining or discrediting opposing arguments (counterclaims) and rallying the audience to the speaker's position.