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2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumThe Republican Strategy Against Hillary Clinton for 2016 by HaGoodman 05/27/2014~ HuffPo (GD 16)
From Benghazi to scandals of years past, Republicans for the next two years will work to chip away at Clintons favorability ratings. Their goal, of course, is to prevent Hillary Clinton from becoming the first female president in 2016 by using any tactic necessary to undermine the former first ladys political credibility.
The foundation of the Republican strategy against Hillary, like most political campaigns, revolves around negativity. Whether a message is true or false, as long as it produces a narrative that is disseminated (free of charge) through most media outlets, thats all that matters to political strategists. As stated in a paper by John G. Geer of Vanderbilt University (published by Harvard University), negative media messages gain widespread attention, regardless of their accuracy.
So, if Karl Rove simply mentions the possibility of Hillary Clinton having brain damage from a concussion (even if he later recants such a statement), hes achieved his goal by simply having news outlets publicize his accusation. Controlling and deciding a narrative is important.
Theres no doubt that negativity (without necessarily relevance or truth) is effective. As a result, if they can continually evoke doubt as to Clintons ability at protecting Americans from terror, the Republican candidate stands a better chance at winning. Republicans will no doubt utilize negative media attention to create controversy and attempt to control a narrative.
The foundation of the Republican strategy against Hillary, like most political campaigns, revolves around negativity. Whether a message is true or false, as long as it produces a narrative that is disseminated (free of charge) through most media outlets, thats all that matters to political strategists. As stated in a paper by John G. Geer of Vanderbilt University (published by Harvard University), negative media messages gain widespread attention, regardless of their accuracy.
So, if Karl Rove simply mentions the possibility of Hillary Clinton having brain damage from a concussion (even if he later recants such a statement), hes achieved his goal by simply having news outlets publicize his accusation. Controlling and deciding a narrative is important.
Theres no doubt that negativity (without necessarily relevance or truth) is effective. As a result, if they can continually evoke doubt as to Clintons ability at protecting Americans from terror, the Republican candidate stands a better chance at winning. Republicans will no doubt utilize negative media attention to create controversy and attempt to control a narrative.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/h-a-goodman/the-republican-strategy-a_b_5383222.html
IN OTHER WORDS SPREAD LIES, LIES & MORE OF THEM LIES!!!
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The Republican Strategy Against Hillary Clinton for 2016 by HaGoodman 05/27/2014~ HuffPo (GD 16) (Original Post)
Her Sister
Jul 2016
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Her Sister
(6,444 posts)1. IN OTHER WORDS SPREAD LIES, LIES & MORE OF THEM LIES!!!
IN OTHER WORDS SPREAD LIES, LIES & MORE OF THEM LIES!!!
GusBob
(7,286 posts)2. H.A, Goodman should be blocked under the no RW sources rule
We all read enough of his Clinton hate all Spring
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)3. Interesting that he wrote this in 2014!
Gave himself away ahead of 2016!
C_U_L8R
(45,040 posts)4. They've worn out their messaging and have nothing new to say.
GOP. Making America Boring Again.
WhiteTara
(29,736 posts)5. They have followed their script to the letter
and it's too bad so many people believe it.
liberal N proud
(60,352 posts)6. One thing the republicans are good at - deception, lies and negativity
herding cats
(19,569 posts)7. H. A. Goodman knows how to utlize such false narratives all too well.
He's a veteran in the dirty tricks, and manipulation of the masses department.
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)9. Yep he wrote the script for his own self & was more than generous to share the script with any
other HRC haters out there GOP included!
MFM008
(19,837 posts)8. Speaking of brain damaged
.....................
He is.
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)10. KnR!