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In reply to the discussion: CNN is really milking the stupid gaff from Biden. [View all]Midnight Writer
(24,400 posts)41. The wisest political advice I've heard in some time came from Jared Kushner. No, really.
Last edited Wed Oct 30, 2024, 04:24 PM - Edit history (1)
When there is a controversy over a "gaffe" or a scandal, just shut up about it.
Don't make excuses, don't try to explain.
Just shut up.
Within a short time, the media will move on to the next story.
Don't give them a "peg" to keep the story alive. The more you talk about it, the more coverage it will get. Keep quiet, and with no new developments the story will sink beneath the waves. It is a surprisingly effective strategy.
Example: It was revealed recently that Trump accepted 10 million dollars from the government of Egypt. Nobody from Team Trump would comment on the story. Now that story has disappeared.
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Yup, yet Vance said school shootings are a 'fact of life' with little media push back.
appalachiablue
Oct 2024
#44
This does give kamala the opportunity to play "good cop" by reiterating she's for all Americans
andym
Oct 2024
#6
Such horseshit. Its a way for them to try to take the heat off trump, but it won't work
tulipsandroses
Oct 2024
#9
Trump called the whole of America a garbage can. Garbage is found inside a garbage can. Meaning Trump
Solly Mack
Oct 2024
#21
It really is. The more people attempt to answer for it, the more people play to the GOP narrative.
Solly Mack
Oct 2024
#24
Apparently, cnn now thinks Biden is no longer an old fuddy-duddy with senior moments.
unblock
Oct 2024
#30
Well, we all know the CNN CEO (whose fiduciary responsibility is ONLY to generate shareholder PROFITS)
PatrickforB
Oct 2024
#31
It isn't a stupid gaffe until Democrats consent to agree with the ridiculously preloaded media.
jaxexpat
Oct 2024
#36
The wisest political advice I've heard in some time came from Jared Kushner. No, really.
Midnight Writer
Oct 2024
#41