It does sound like it was leaked, doesn't it? Now, who would do such a thing?
Could it be...
???Posted on 06/25/2012 2:32:28 PM PDT by STARWISE
House Democrats should launch a media blitz as soon as the Supreme Court rules Thursday on President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, according to a strategy memo obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times.
The memo, from the House Congressional Democratic Leadership operation, advises members to be on the alert Thursday morning to "quickly and effectively" communicate with media and constituents "as soon as the decision is announced."
The memo outlined a game plan to use traditional media--plus FaceBook and Twitter to "serve as a way to inform your followers of the Court's decision while adding your voice to the conversation. Members should be prepared to have a concise message to send through these accounts once the decision is released."
Of course, there is also the usual press release: "Members should be prepared to have a statement written quickly, once the decision is released, to send to press and post on his or her Congressional website."
After the first wave of comments, House Democrats next are advised to hold a telephone town hall Thursday and through the week.
"While still in Washington, a tele-town hall will allow Members to speak directly with constituents about their positions and answer questions stemming from it."
There are certain rules about taxpayer funded communications that Members have to be careful about, the memo stated.
"Be mindful of tele-town hall franking rules if your office is in a blackout period and contact the House Administration Committee at 202-225-2061 with any questions. A draft script for announcing a tele-town hall to your constituents and vendor resources are available on DemCom."
There are also some more standard suggestions, such as booking interviews with editorial boards, reporters and bloggers. "Before the ruling is released, contact print reporters, bloggers, and television stations to schedule an interview following the announcement. Members can also contact local editorial boards about the possibility of penning an op-ed following the ruling."
That can be buttresses with mail and e-mail. "Once the decision is released, compose correspondence to send those writing and calling your office, as well as targeted constituents in your district."
The Supreme Court is ruling as members head home for a summer break. Members are being encouraged to "hold events underlining the importance of the Affordable Care Act," with guidance available to work "with health care groups and how they can help you find Americans and small businesses benefitting from the law for your event."
There are even suggested sample events, such as holding "a press conference with those helped by the law, such as young adults able to stay on their parents' coverage, seniors paying less for prescription drugs, or women whose gender will no longer be considered a pre-existing condition."
Like an alcoholic, a RINO is the last person in the room to recognize that he or she has a problem. Until that happens, RINOs will never seek help.
Communist and Socialist support Democrats because they know that is the fastest way to destroy the rights of states and individuals guaranteed in US Constitution. Next best thing is a RINO.
After todays Arizona rulings, I have no confidence that SCOTUS will overturn Obamacare.
WTH happened to John Roberts?
Kind of reminds me of what a lot of them did when they held an event outside the Capitol in support of Clinton directly after the articles of impeachment were passed.
If they want to run their campaigns on reinstating Obamacare, or implementing it against the SCOTUS ruling, they'll lose even bigger in November.
With the latest punishment from the vindictive One of the ICE hotline to report law enforcement abuse in AZ to the Feds, which could just as likely be hired Soros hands precipitating causes for arrest, then creating a crisis so they then report AZ LE, I wanna know: when is SOMEone going to gather the bits of their spines, stand up, call for, and fight to gather support for impeachment. All this is so far beyond criminal Constitutional malfeasance and high crimes, it’s breathtaking.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE???
Dear God, help us ..
It does sound like it was leaked, doesn't it? Now, who would do such a thing?
Could it be...
???Obama and Co should be impeached
“Yes, this IS a war. Winner take all...”
Amen to that!!!
After todays Arizona rulings, I have no confidence that SCOTUS will overturn Obamacare.
It makes me very nervous.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
A possible explanation...
Ask yourself "What would've happened had Roberts stood with Scalia, Alito and Thomas rather than casting his lot with the libs and Kennedy?
The answer: In that case, the final vote would've been 4-4, a tie, rather than the 5-3 majority.
And a 4-4 tie vote would've meant that the 9th Circuit's decision -- which was being appealed -- would've remained intact. Which means that the entire Arizona immigration law would've been declared unconstitutional!
Could it be that Roberts indulged in some strategic voting in order to save what he could of SB 1070?
I'm not saying that's how it came down. But it does provide a logical reason for Roberts voting as he did.
Even the dead and buried that vote RAT every election can see what's going on.
You’re exactly right.
He’s going to do as much damage as he can and will be loving every minute of it.
Yes and he IS loving every minute of it!!!
Roberts’ vote enabled the core of the Arizona law to stand.
Then Medicare/Tricare Life (retired over 65 Military secondary ins) should start calling in to talk shows and local news about how hard it has been to find doctors to take their RATIONED health crappy health care since 0’care was passed.
We some times have to call 3-4 docs to find one who will take our RATIONED health ins. We live in the large city of Memphis. Existing docs are shunting us to their PA’s. And they are giving us all of 5 mins of their time if we do get to see the PCP, and complain we take to much time...well OLD people have more health issues than 1 that needs addressed, and a lot of time do not need specialist for them.
When bad seed is sowed on bad soil it produces a bad crop. For all those who complain of Snowe, Graham, Collins and the former Specter this is what you will get if you go ahead and drink the koolaide
Ecc12:13-14
13) Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man.
14)For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether [it be] good, or whether [it be] evil.
BTW my congress critter is a d socialist listed.....no way to vote him out either. So phone calls would do no good. Not in Memphis. 2 senators are moderate r’s, fence straddlers.
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