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In reply to the discussion: Academics think they've figured out why people voted for Trump and Brexit [View all]sharedvalues
(6,916 posts)I agree with almost all.
Ill add one thing.
There ARE ways to better frame what Democrats stand for. Basically, ways to use better words for the same ideas . George Lakoff has written several books about this. For example, talking about a fair shake for all, and the value of taxes to build roads and schools that we all benefit from. And to build a social safety net. (Any democrat that uses the e-word- entitle&;$(& - should be ashamed of themselves).
Beyond words, there is also a better media strategy available to Democrats if they would choose to use it- it is coordination. In other words, all Democrats should use the same talking points, just like the GOP does (thats the other side of Luntzs business). If Schiff and Pelosi and Schumer and Swalwell and Lieu all used the same words for a few days it would get their words covered by the media - at least much more than now.