The GOP revival must go beyond joining Twitter
Barack Obama was able to forge a powerful community in 2008 because of his message. Technology conveyed that message to millions, nurtured it and help harvest their votes. But he didn’t win because he won the Facebook wars; he won the Facebook wars because he was winning.
For Republicans, this can’t be an either/or choice. We need to be omnivorous in our development and consumption of new technology tools and relentless in our dedication to speak for the majority of Americans. One without the other will fail.
In the Democratic dark days after the 2004 election, few realized that the Democratic Party was only one candidate and one presidential election away from a revival that now is touted as dominance. So it can be with Republicans.
For 2016, the Democrats seem headed toward a fight between Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. Both launched their careers in the 1970s; what will their slogan be, “Another Century of Service”?
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For all of the expert analysis from all of these talking heads they seem to dance around the one thing that works, a compelling message ala Bear in the Woods ad. A candidate who clearly articulates why they are a better choice, and a whole lot of volunteers who repeat that message over and over again to the masses bypassing the media.
LincolntheHun on February 25, 2013 at 1:33 PM
The majority of a once great land is now full of fools.
Schadenfreude on February 25, 2013 at 1:35 PM
Instagram too? /s
Oil Can on February 25, 2013 at 1:43 PM
This dreck from the gutless wonder who won’t call the Flying Monkey Media out for their slavish shilling for Obama and the Democrats.
Don’t go away mad, Stuart, just go away. And take Rove with you. PLEASE.
novaculus on February 25, 2013 at 1:45 PM
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Brat on February 25, 2013 at 1:48 PM
GOP’s first Tweet:
Sorry about the higher taxes, increased debt ceiling, and new gun laws #youtrustedussuckers
Panther on February 25, 2013 at 1:59 PM
Advisor from the losing campaign tells what we need to do to win.
Dude?
Rich Fader on February 25, 2013 at 2:10 PM
The GOP revival must go beyond (but definitely include) agreeing to never hire Stuart Stevens again
steebo77 on February 25, 2013 at 2:13 PM
If this clown can’t even admit that the mainstream media is ridiculously biased in favor of liberalism in general and the Dems and especially Obama in particular then his voice is not welcome. Whatever valid points he makes have already been made by others who actually have credibility. This bozo played a major role in costing us the election and he needs to go into permanent exile.
cicerone on February 25, 2013 at 2:24 PM
Stuart Stevens. Formerly known as Stuart Smalley.
Clink on February 25, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Finger pointing won’t help.
Us organizing will.
We need to take the fight to the media head on.
Boycott, take over, and replace the media.
GardenGnome on February 25, 2013 at 2:32 PM
Boston Globe still for sale.
Come on you big donors.
You want media…?
Well there it is.
NeoKong on February 25, 2013 at 3:03 PM
Are you called Stu because you’re stupid? You are in total denial.
Will you Bush dinosaurs leave the stage please!
Jayrae on February 25, 2013 at 3:29 PM