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In reply to the discussion: Why is everyone "outraged"?? [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Notice that when the Republicans have something to sell, they send the dogs out to cover the media. You'll see their dogs on MSNBC, Fox, NBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, and even NPR. They'll spout their talking points over and over. That's how they get their line across to the public.
The Dems don't do this. They hunker down and watch and wait, with maybe a spattering of a Dem here, a Dem there, mildly objecting or explaining or whatever. I watched part of MTP this morning. I changed channels. There was some weak willed, mild mannered Clark Kent representing the Dems, responding about the IRS "scandal." What did he say? Who knows? Who would remember anything that guy said? Who was talking for the GOP? Mitch McConnell. Like him or hate him...at least he has a loud, authoritative (albeit disgusting) voice. And I can remember part of what he said.
That's generally how the Obama admin. has handled things since the start. They try to act above it all, I guess. But while they stay silent, everyone isn't silent. The other side is speaking loudly and repeatedly. And that's what the public will remember.
You know why we call the ACA Obamacare, don't you? The GOP messaging was so effective and complete that even we Dems call it that.