Except not as cute
Posted on 12/06/2011 11:02:53 AM PST by maggief
Republicans on a private Republican National Committee conference call with allies warned Tuesday that party surrogates should refrain from personal attacks against President Barack Obama, because such a strategy is too hazardous for the GOP.
"We're hesitant to jump on board with heavy attacks" personally against President Obama, Nicholas Thompson, the vice president of Tarrance Group, a Republican polling firm, said on the call. "There's a lot of people who feel sorry for him."
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On the call--which Yahoo News was invited to attend because of a mistake by someone on the staff of the Republican National Committee--Ari Fleischer, the former press secretary for George W. Bush, encouraged Republicans to turn around the Democratic attacks lobbed at the GOP presidential candidates-- Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, for starters-- for "flip-flopping."
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NO BALLS GOP..
That is why I don’t consider my self a member of the GOP any longer...
I support Conservatives and Tea Party Goals.
I’m ashamed of what has and is happening to the Greatest Nation in the World...
Except not as cute
I said the same thing when I read that.
"Oops, I accidently invited Yahoo News!"---really?
To carry the comparison even further - she's not doing a damn thing because she's abusing the kids and the kids are stealing from dad.....it's a cluster.
We're all the dog chained outside - not able to get in the house and bite some butts...
But the responses on this forum prove that if it were true, it would surprise very few. And why? Because the GOP's leadership stands for nothing. Fights - for nothing. Believes in - nothing.
Well, perhaps upon reflection that's not entirely fair: they believe in their jobs. And also - in about half as much new government power and bureaucracy as the Democrats want. But if you wish to reduce spending, or roll back government - you're on your own, son. In Washington, D.C - you have no party.
Except the Tea Party. And they have no money or power or influence to affect even one line of legislation. That's what happens when formerly responsive and dynamic Republics degenerate into majoritarian Democracies. Like ours, America. The next step is authoritarianism, like China.
Our "Progressives" love China and wish to create its likeness here. Another Obama term and two more Supreme Court justices - and it's all over for anyone who still cares about outdated concepts like... freedom. Obama and his ilk think "freedom" means not wanting for anything. Dependency. A right to things that others must provide. To each, according to his needs. Guess where this ends? You know.
So: let's not go there, shall we? But first - we need an opposition worthy of the name. The Republican Party is failing. They have a very narrow window to change that fact before their time will have passed. I doubt many in the GOP "elite" have a clue what is about to happen to America - or to themselves. I'm not 100% certain, either. But it won't be pleasant, no matter who ends up writing the history of this moment.
The Tea Party is also taking flak from the RNC. It appears they are destroying TP candidates first, then taking on Zero, McCain-style.
We’re screwed.
The sad reality is that, personal attacks has become a regular practice.
My big fear is that if the there is failure in 2012, we could see down the possible revolution.
I like you, Glock, but that is silly.
Its hard not to come to that conclusion lately. the silence on Obama scandals and crime spree speaks volumes.
I don't think Hannity mentioned it at all on his show.
Let's see if Levin brings it up.
-PJ
Oh, fer f***’s sake. What the hell did we elect the Republicans for, anyway?
Please, do not be so foolish publicly.
If you do not understand the basic rules of convincing undecided people and creating positive behavior, then why even venture an opinion.
I’d like to offer a clarification: The phrase “personal attack(s)” confuses the issue. To me, the correct definition of a “personal attack” is to ridicule someone on a personal level: calling someone stupid, or ugly or otherwise disparaging the person’s intelligence, character (including ancestry) or physical appearance. By contrast, it is not a personal attack to criticize a person’s performance or ideas.
Too often, this distinction is blurred and I think the RINO National Committee is suggesting just that, if experience is any indication.
Having attempted to distinguish personal and other attacks, I have to say that there isn’t the slightest reason not to make personal attacks where they bear directly on qualification for the job of President. For example, it is legitimate to point out that Obama is dishonest, clearly a character issue. It is perfectly legitimate and essential to make this point a central message in the Republican campaign. It is legitimate because it can be supported by countless examples and because at least one would hope a plurality of Americans can agree that honesty still counts in our leaders, even if rare. It is essential because any potential swing voters who might be beguiled by Obama’s fantastic campaign promises must be dissuaded at every turn from believing one word the man says.
If I was running the Republican presidential campaign, I would have one set of commercials running in heavy rotation in every battleground state simply splicing together Obama’s promises with content that shows he broke them and with statements he’s made with content showing that he knew they were false when he made them. I wouldn’t want to have a lot of narrative voice-over or heavy graphics or effects: just let Obama speak for himself. I would run this right through the campaign and polls and pundits be damned.
On a similar note, the candidate should be prepared to point out his lies and broken promises at every opportunity. He should explain that the American people need a leader who can be trusted and Obama has shown that he cannot be trusted. All of this should be said with diplomacy, without rancor, just stating facts that are borne out by the record.
Another thing I would do away with is the idea of ever, EVER paying him a compliment. If, for any reason, it comes up, the candidate should simply defer and say “this is not about our personal feelings” or “it’s not about whether either candidate is a nice guy or a “family man””. It’s about one thing and one thing only: who can begin to recall America from the perilous course she is on? Mr. Obama has steered America straight for a cliff and he’s got his foot firmly on the pedal, accelerating disaster.
Exactly right. The elitist Repub/Rino establishment wants another Juan McCain, in which he sharply criticizes anyone who uses Hussein's middle name, while speaking to reassure us that "we don't need to be afraid of Buruk Hussein 0dumb0". The last thing any conservative GOP candidate needs to do is to take advice from the Repub/Rino establishment & DC pundits.
how these people can lose the election is beyond me.
but the GOP will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory all the while blaming
Great comments! And I am afraid your prediction is all too accurate and true!
Just for once, it would be great to have a strong conservative, patriotic, pro-American, Christian man or woman, run for president. Will we ever see it in my lifetime (I am 58 yrs old)? I don't think so. Socialism, globalism & political correctness have destroyed our country and will destroy any candidate who speaks against it.
You're right!
From what I read Boehner was a Newt study, as far back as 1990.
I really hope FReepers aren’t donating any dimes to the RNC
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