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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRepublican goal: ‘Tarnish’ the brand of Democratic presidential hopefuls early
With nearly three years before Election Day 2016, the Republican National Committee is investing in a campaign to ensure that the reputation of high-profile Democrats are tarnished, a party official bluntly told reporters during a briefing in the groups Capitol Hill headquarters on Wednesday. Clinton and Vice President Joseph Biden will hold the primary focus, but other potential presidential hopefuls such as Maryland Gov. Martin OMalley and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper wont escape their radar.
Tearing down those brands is important to us, the RNC official said.
To accomplish this, the RNC is building opposition research files on each potential candidate and making preparations to bracket their travel with GOP talking points by dispatching its nationwide network of 14,000 Republican surrogates.
The RNCs long-term plan is part of a broader effort among Republicans to sustain a campaign apparatus that carries on seamlessly between election years, something the party has struggled with in recent years. After losing presidential races in 2008 and 2012 and suffering at the polls particularly with minority voters, the RNC has embarked on a multimillion-dollar effort to sustain what RNC Chairman Reince Priebus has called a permanent campaign.
http://news.yahoo.com/republican-national-committee-goal---tarnish--the-brand-of-2016-democratic-presidential-hopefuls-early-192640646.html
Wink wink. Say no more".
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)Xipe Totec
(43,872 posts)and boom! Instant tarnish.
Berlum
(7,044 posts)The Repubbies will not do a toe-tapping diaper-clad thing about their own stinking scuzzy "morals" and transgressions, but will instead fling poo.
The Repubbies have absolutely nothing good or positive to offer to the American people. Nothing. Only poo. They have sold their souls to SATAN.
RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)I see that on DU some 'dems' already trashing dems. Ya think they have a direct line to the RNC, or something?
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)at her.
So at this point, there's really not a lot of "Brand Tarnishing" they can try on her that hasn't been tried before.