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Democratic message discipline is a thing to behold
« on: June 23, 2017, 11:57:20 am »
Democratic message discipline is a thing to behold
Washington Examiner, Jun 22, 2017, Becket Adams

When it comes to message discipline, the Republican Party can't hold a candle to the Democratic Party.

Democratic lawmakers and their allies are remarkably adept at presenting a united front. Dissent is practically a foreign word. The GOP, in contrast, is home to several lawmakers who thrive on opposing their own party leaders. Public squabbling is the norm for Republicans, not the exception.

On Thursday, the Democrats' ability to stay on message was on full display as they locked shields against the new GOP healthcare bill.

For the opposition party and its allies, the Senate bill is actually worse than the House's version, which President Trump himself characterized earlier as "mean." So, in pushing back on the new healthcare bill, Democrats made the conscious decision Thursday to use the president's own words against him and the GOP, with a few tweaks here and there.


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Re: Democratic message discipline is a thing to behold
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2017, 12:12:05 pm »
The Republicans (including conservatives) have never been able to articulate a goal or a strategy that makes sense and overrides the liberal lies.  The repeal and replace of Obamacare is a classic example of how the Republicans "wing it" when it comes to messaging.  Each Republican group is focused on its own minutia.

How about a simple three point reason for why Obamacare is on its deathbed and how this affects those enrolled?  And then a three point reason for how the repeal and replace will fix it?  Maybe even use words like:  lower your premiums and deductible by x amount, give you more choice in plans,  give you more doctors and hospitals to choose from, get you healthy and keep you healthy.

Get out of the weeds and get everyone on the same talking point page for once.