A Tale Of Two Campaign Strategies
Mollie Hemingway, Ed. ·
May 14, 2012 at 3:01pm
Here's what the GOP wants you thinking about for the 2012 election:
Here's what Obama and his allies want you focused on:
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Jun '10
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I think Obama would say to Newsweek, "if this is how you're trying to help me, please stop."
Jul '11
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While you're absolutely right that Obama's MSM wants to distract voters from the economy, I don't think his campaign is particularly pleased at the eminently lampoonable Newsweek cover. It makes him look just plain clownish. "This is our President?" many voters will think to themselves ... followed by "How many days 'til the election?"
Edited on May 14, 2012 at 3:38pmMay '10
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Now if Barack would only glitter bomb Angela Merckel at the NATO summit...
Jan '11
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Two weeks ago, Obama was still sticking to the story that he believed that marriage was for one man and one woman. Just two weeks ago.
He "came out" because he was pressured into it by Joe Biden, and because he might feel uncomfortable at the fundraiser at George Clooney's house.
For this, Newsweek gives him a halo. How desperate are they?
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I find it fascinating to think about the huge chasm between what the elite media think about a given topic and what everyone else I know does. The Newsweek cover illustrates that divide rather well.
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Glenn Reynolds suggests that the Romney campaign buy tens of thousands of copies of this issue of Newsweek and drop one off at every African-American barbershop in the country.
Oct '10
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Here's an excellent post from Ann Althouse on why the GOP should resist using SSM against Obama.
Edited on May 14, 2012 at 3:46pmOct '10
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it may be smart advice for mitt romney, the GOP and the tea party to avoid using SSM issue to attack obama, but that doesnt mean the Churches and Religious institutions should keep their mouths shut about this issue.
May '11
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When I saw the Newsweek cover yesterday on NRO, I kept looking for EJHill's signature nearby. Or it could have been the work of the folks at the Onion. But Newsweek was serious.
Jul '11
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Absolutely correct and Romney seems to agree, as he has been repeatedly trying to keep the focus on the economy. A Herculean task with the MSM repeatedly trying to distract voters, but his instincts are right on this. This issue is an issue where less is more, as far as attention Republicans give it. Voters likely to be swayed by events of the past week have already been made well aware of them. Those who want to focus on the economy should be encouraged to do so.
Edited on May 14, 2012 at 4:01pmDec '10
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RE: Ann Althouse's strategery, how 'bout this? How about Republicans use evidence of the recent past to persuade the electorate that if Obama is re-elected, the will of the people will be further subjugated to the power of the state?
Recently, we've seen this abuse of power on the social issues front with the HHS mandate. On fiscal issues, there are the much despised bailouts. And the mother of all insults in both regards: Obamacare.
IMO, Althouse is too clever by half. Just tell the truth, for Pete's sake, and let the chips fall where they may. If Americans don't go for the truth anymore, then no amount of (over)thinking about strategery is going to help.
Oct '10
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Western Chauvinist: RE: Ann Althouse's strategery, how 'bout this? How about Republicans use evidence of the recent past to persuade the electorate that if Obama isre-elected, the will of the people will be further subjugated to the power of the state?
Recently, we've seen this abuse of power on the social issues front with the HHS mandate. On fiscal issues, there are the much despised bailouts. And the mother of all insults in both regards: Obamacare.
IMO, Althouse is too clever by half. Just tell the truth, for Pete's sake, and let the chips fall where they may. If Americans don't go for the truth anymore, then no amount of (over)thinking about strategery is going to help. · 3 minutes ago
the truth is that SSM will not be an issue anymore 10 years from now.
re althouse she leans GOP, but is a supporter of gay marriage.
Edited on May 14, 2012 at 4:12pmApr '11
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Image vs Substance: truly the theme of this years presidential election.
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John Marzan
the truth is that SSM will not be an issue anymore 10 years from now.
Why do I seem to recall people saying the same thing about abortion law back in the 1970s and 1980s?
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Sonny Bunch says that the clumsy directness of the latest Newsweek cover is a refreshing change from the relatively more subtle and serious halo covers from days of yore.
Mar '11
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Wait, that's the real cover of Newsweek ?! It's not from the Onion??
Edited on May 14, 2012 at 4:47pmAug '11
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If I were going to mock the President for his clumsy "evolution" last week, this is exactly the image I'd produce.
Are we sure Newsweek is on his side?
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But how different is the Newsweek cover from the image that the Obama administration wants to project on this issue? Don't they want Obama seen as some kind of messianic figure for advancing same-sex marriage? Don't they see that supporting redefining marriage to include same-sex couples (and, perhaps, other unions) to be on the side of angels as opposed to demons? Isn't this the language they use?
The elite may think they're above images such as this, but they're the ones creating that narrative. And it plays only slightly better than this clumsy cover. This is what I mean about the disparity between cultural elites and others. They're just barely speaking the same language any more.
May '10
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I get blamed for the darnedest things...
Apr '11
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Mollie Hemingway, Ed.: But how different is the Newsweek cover from the image that the Obama administration wants to project on this issue? Don't they want Obama seen as some kind of messianic figure for advancing same-sex marriage? Don't they see that supporting redefining marriage to include same-sex couples (and, perhaps, other unions) to be on the side of angels as opposed to demons? Isn't this the language they use?
The elite may think they're above images such as this, but they're the ones creating that narrative. And it plays only slightly better than this clumsy cover. This is what I mean about the disparity between cultural elites and others. They're just barely speaking the same language any more. ·
It's exactly what Obama wants; by suggesting that he's active on behalf of gays like Clinton was active on behalf of blacks, it undermines the idea that he's acting out of political expediency, which is the most damaging aspect of this for him. If he's already a hero for the cause, he's probably a sincere supporter of it, right? Remember his helpful pre-existing stereotype and general demeanor.