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V Fike's avatar

Just refuting or arguing after pundits, etc. give credit to Repubs for what Dems have made happen is counterproductive!

Congresspeople should have a dedicated staff person tracking programs/projects as they are being implemented THEN schedule Dems (local, State, and Federal) to show up for rollout publicity to talk about the Dems passing the legislation. Also do interviews (on Capitol steps, at project sites, etc.) This especially important when Repubs voted against.

Keep videos on file (the events and interviews of folks who benefited, etc.) and use repeatedly and often whenever there’s news or reports on progress/results.

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Bonnie Sue Miller's avatar

Let's face it, we've never had a malignant narcissist in the Office before Trump. He does nothing; gives nothing; and constantly grifts of people stupid enough to buy his crap. The situation is pathetic; the climate is pathetic. He's a bragger which is humiliating. Most real Republicans refuse to acknowledge him, and foreign leaders laugh at him behind his back, especially Putin.

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Kathie Moore's avatar

That’s why I KNOW the supposed assassination attempts were staged!

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Robin's avatar

there **have** been MNs in the past, and it didn't go well for them. (Jackson, A. Johnson, etc). Live your values.

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Monique Ponsot's avatar

Good idea. Then how does it get to the media that will disseminate it? One story on CBS or a footnote on NBC? Corporate media has no interest in promoting any kind of agenda that gives credit to Democrats. Hasn't done since Obama.

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V Fike's avatar

I’m suggesting that Dems build a year-round plan and be proactive. Have staff with handling media promotion as a job description. identify where Repubs are getting their info and make interviews, podcasts, etc. happen. Get invited to places and events, especially where Repubs are going to be. Network with the local and State Dems to know what’s going on and show up.

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Monique Ponsot's avatar

I live in a big city, so there are opportunities for volunteering in every neighborhood. Local representatives have many initiatives for networking & planning during non-election months, from their offices & outreach locations. By the way, did you see the number of billboards that went up around the country in key areas by the DNC and individuals like Mad Dog Pac, among others? Big, bold & proactive!

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E. Maksu's avatar

Why save TV commercials just for election season? There should be media ads out there every few weeks, touting Democrat successes and hold Republicans accountable for their (upcoming) broken promises and failures.

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MrsCQ's avatar

Well, to be fair, first they have to start with touting the Dem acknowledgments over and over. The republicans do it all the time even when they do nothing but take credit for what the Dems do. So, no I don't think it's counterproductive. It's a big first PR step but not counterproductive. The Dems do rollouts, they just don't get much press and then they stop "bragging" which isn't really bragging.

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