Don't know who is winning the messaging war but I find the suggestion here we're losing disturbing.

[Prue]

163. In an effort to redeem myself.

I’m Prue - Oh and I’m a girl (clarifying because some here thought I was a guy).

I work in an Office whose mission is focused on women’s health. We have several directives but I’m only going to discuss one of them since a component of it speaks to this “discussion”. Outreach, Education and Communication. In other words, messaging. Recently, a colleague and I were contacted by a prominent advocacy group here in DC. They asked if we could meet and speak with another group to share our messaging model. They wanted us to give them some insight that would help them with their messaging and legislative language. It was a great meeting and they were very pleased with our input FYI - we are NOT for hire. As I tried, and failed, to explain yesterday, imo, the current messaging is not resonating with those outside of core democrat supporters and will NOT get through the current legislative bodies…for obvious reasons.

For example “equity”, I would guess that most if not all members on this board would agree that equality is good. But some factions in our country hear it as a battle cry. To them, it does not mean “fair and right” but rather someone is taking something away from them and giving it to someone else. Further, their perception is that it’s being given to someone undeserving. How can this misconception be changed? …….it can’t, at least not in the near future. So what I was suggesting is “we” should stop trying to change the perception because the republicans have been too successful changing what it means to their voters.

My intent yesterday was to engage in a good discussion on how to broaden the democrats reach with unhappy republican and trump supporters. I was in my think tank/brainstorming mode so I apologize that I didn't ease into the community.

Finally, the “welcoming committee” here sucks. I appreciate those who stepped up to try and sooth the situation but it’s a proven fact that most people remember the bad that happens to them more often than the good. What happened here yesterday is not how to advance the cause, embrace new members, and stimulate creativity.

With that, I’m outta here but I wish you good luck fighting the fight. Stay the course – it’s important. I'm told my work will be reopening tomorrow. Cheers!