An Opinion About Lincoln Project Ads - - Why So Effective..

[Stuart G]

....The reason these ads are so effective is that the people who make them, know that Trump is the worst president ever. These film makers want to save this country that they love. The film makers want these ads to be as close to "perfect" as possible. It doesn't look like it, but they spend a lot of time on each ad to make it just right. The Lincoln Project knows what is at stake in November and so do we. We must save the U.S.A., and these ads will help. We need all the help we can get. Thank You Lincoln Project for your ads.

[HotTeaBag]

1. Overall I agree, but I think the main reason they are so effective

is because of how quickly they cut to the chase and the manner in which they communicate the message.

Zero fat, straight hammering viciousness. Wilson has been doing this for years.

They have a podcast as well - very much worth listening to.

[Stuart G]

9. "Zero fat, straight hammering viciousness"...Your words. That is what it takes.

..Meeting Trump head on with "straight hammering viciousness" An expert ad maker at the helm. And quick and to the point. Thank You for your comment. And it is obvious that Wilson is a patriot too..

[evilhime]

18. Master Class

Remember these are republican strategists who have used these same tactics against Democratic candidates. We are being afforded a master class in how to do it, and we need to learn these lessons well, because I have no doubt they will all go back to being republicans once PINO is gone.

[Cyrano]

20. Absolutely. These are temporary allies

We've got to admire their talent at destroying their enemy. If only we Dems had some of their ilk.

If/When Joe wins, these people will once again become our political foes. And they will attack our next Dem nominee.

Dem operatives, take note or hire people as brilliant as these conservative operatives.

[Rebl2]

27. That is my

thought too. They are R.’s and will start bashing Joe after he is in office (if he wins) after a certain amount of time.

[Nasruddin]

24. Where did they learn this skill?

They learned it from Democrats! And as others have pointed out, it's not like it's an ancient skill lost in the shadows of time - ask Jim Carville, too.

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[MyOwnPeace]

2. Good points, but..........

I think the "Duh!" moment for viewers is when they realize it is not the Dems or the "lame-stream" media that's doing them - but Republicans - you know, the ones who "nominated and supported" this horse's a$$!

No matter where the "resistance" comes from - it's a good thing and we must take it for all it's worth!

[Avid Leftist Voter]

3. Let me say this

It is heartwarming to hear conservatives getting on this man and knowing who he really is. This guy is a moron. He can't even sit up straight. I have something radical to say about him: I hate him. I would not say this about Scott Walker, John Kasich, Ben Carson, or most other Republicans. This man has some real problems. The people who make them know that he is the worst president. He is a historical accident.

[Upthevibe]

10. Avid Leftist Voter...It looks like you're new to DU.....

Welcome

I love your comment "historical accident." That's awesome!!!

[bdamomma]

16. Welcome to DU!

we are like family here, we have our squabbles too, but we are the best.

He is not only a historical accident, he is a criminal thug.

[Johnny2X2X]

4. They stand alone, but aren't independent

These ads are so personal to Trump, they build off from one another to invoke a response.

I tell you, they ran an ad on his health and bought time on FOX News in DC knowing Trump would see it and react, and he did, he spent a half hour at his rally proving he could walk and hold a glass. It is brilliant and ruthless and these guys are killing it.

[GusBob]

5. Long story short

They are the easiest ads in the world to make. Trump is a self made foil

They basically write themselves, these ads

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. They are effective because they come out fast and they attack Trump where he's weakest

and with regard to things that bother him the most.

[ProfessorGAC]

15. As Someone Below Said, They're Good At It

No wonkiness, no needless details the general public can't process.
Simple points, hammered home, with obvious derision.
The days of "getting along" are gone. At least for now.
Grind them into the dirt, get them to minority political status, by any means available.
Once they're marginalized we can go back to conciliatory.
But, with them, conciliatory while they have any power is pointless.

[Stuart G]

30. I agree..."Fast, Where Trump is Weakest, and What bothers him the most"

Thank You for your opinion. Yes..!!!!

[StarfishSaver]

7. That's all true. But I think what makes them the most effective is that they come from Republicans

Democrats scorching Trump is nothing new. Republicans going after him hammer and tong is a bfd.

[DeminPennswoods]

8. Plus Rs just do these kind of ads better than

Dems.

[Upthevibe]

11. Stuart G.....

Thank you for your post. I complete agree with you. I welcome and appreciate these ads....

[Wellstone ruled]

12. It is the

simplicity of the Ads. These are aimed specifically towards the Bubba and Karen Crowd.

Senator Wellstone used these type of Ads to destroy Colman and Boschwitz. Remember the "Where is Rudy" and Where is Norm. Same Agency who did the Golden Pump Chicken Ads.

[Stuart G]

14. Yes, "It is the simplicity of the Ads"...Thank You..A person does NOT need to be brilliant to......

understand exactly what is being said. That is another sign of outstanding ads. These ads get right through to the point. Not a complicated message. Simple and clear..Thanks again for the addition of the the idea, "simplicity"

[Hekate]

13. Agreed. They know their two target audiences, and we Dems are not it. I thank them wholeheartedly...

...for their endeavors.

Targets: Trump's thin skin, and Republicans. Not Democrats or anyone on our spectrum.

[Leith]

17. They don't pull their punches

So many times, I have watched ads put out by Democrats that are so wussified and dull that it makes me scream. It's time our side went for the jugular.

[Whiskeytide]

19. While I'm sure there is an element of ...

... altruistic love of country for many of them, don’t forget that these republicans overall support republican policy. I think they see a huge backlash to Тяцмр In the coming years, and fear his legacy will be to put republicans out of power for a long time. THAT’s what they are fighting against. Better to cut him off at the knees now than risk another four years of this shitshow waking up American voters to their policy goals.

And they can go low with little consequence. They don’t have to also explain WHAT they would do differently, and how they would govern differently. Dem politicians have to be careful about not going too negative to keep the middle in play. The LP is able to pull out the sharp knives and start carving.

I appreciate what they are doing. But just keep in mind that you would be unlikely to vote for a single one of them for any office.

[Jamaal510]

32. The LP is

ran by people who know what they're doing, that's for sure. Considering that they're still R's at heart, it's a little unnerving to contemplate how they'd conduct themselves in the future. They support our side now, but they could easily make some hard-hitting ads against us in the near future. I wish they were more than just temporary allies.

[JGug1]

21. Reason For Effectiveness?

You have it wrong. The reason that they are so biting (effective) is that they are being made by Republicans. Republicans know how to play dirty. Democrats don't. These ads *almost* make me feel sorry for Trump....Note the *almost*. They are as close as I have seen to Trump mocking the journalist. GOOD.
Everyone can recall what happened to the protagonist in "Clockwork Orange," correct? Trump gave to his father what he may get. He has certainly earned it.

[OnDoutside]

29. There's that too, but this is a family war for them, which makes it extra personal. The likes of

Wilson, Reed etc have taken unreal levels of nastiness from Trumpists, and are giving back every bit as hard. Someone suggested earlier that post Trump, they'll go back as Republicans, but I don't believe they will. There will be a bitter hatred for them, with what's left, and vice versa. They're not going to become Democrats but will look to forge a new Conservative party, where I suspect they will try to slice off the "reasonable" Republican voter from the nutjobs.

[mountain grammy]

22. I love that they're doing it.

Mean, vicious Republicans, but I won’t contribute..my money goes to Democrats

[Auggie]

23. Yeah, but Biden's campaigns needs to counter with positives ...

its one thing to attack another brand for being bad, but you need to promote what's good about yours.

Well-paying green jobs, health insurance reform, education, yada, yada, yada ...

[Gore1FL]

25. They have been perfecting such ads on Democrats for Decades.

GOP operatives are good at attacking.

[LudwigPastorius]

26. "...Lincoln Project Ads - - Why So Effective.."

I imagine Rick Wilson has a lot of input on the ads. He's a funny & intelligent guy.

Too bad he's a motherfucking Republican.

[dlk]

31. Republicans do viciousness well

It’s in their DNA.