He’s been in office only six months, but already there’s a strong sense of déjà vu around the way Americans are seeing and hearing from President Barack Obama.
The president keeps returning to the same communications tactics over and over, and all the pages of his PR playbook have one thing in common: a big dose of Obama.
His prime-time news conference Wednesday night, one of the standbys, brings his total to four. That’s the same number that George W. Bush did — in eight years as president.
But as Obama’s once-lofty approval ratings dip — and voters express skepticism over his plans for health care and the economy — the longevity of the White House’s go-to techniques is being put to the test. One challenge for Obama’s team in coming weeks: not overusing the president.
“They have to be careful about that,” said former Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry. “There are diminishing returns if you see the president too much. … Part of this is just because he’s fascinating and popular right now. Inevitably, they’re going to hit some potholes, and they’re going to have to adjust their strategy.”
One troubling sign for the White House: TV networks were slow to sign on to Wednesday’s prime-time news conference.
#17 T Asshead – you should listen to what he says directly!!
Listening interpretations from GOPshitheads.COM skews the message greatly.
It is easy to see those secretly are thankful Obama will rescue their health insurance.
Regardless of how the question is phrased, most Americans are not happy with the crap shoot we call health insurance now.
#1, Alix,
Well written comment.
My Grandfather once said: “…if a man repeats himself enough times, one day even he might believe what he’s been saying…”
When politician’s stop trying to stooge the public, Satan will be skating to work.
huh…the more he talks, the more his ratings plummet – ya think there might be a correlation there?
Can this man say ANYTHING truthful?
He’s a scape goat..
NOTHINg he does will be OK’d by the other 150 persons that were HIRED to represent US.
The only way Obama is going to get his WAY, is if he Brings it to the PEOPLE and gets US/WE to beat our representatives into LETTING HIM DO IT.
For all the money most of the upper pay’d people get, many will get fired.
If the Corp files bankruptcy, his retirement and medical are GONE.
AS A RICH person he paid his OWN, and not into Social security. NOW, as a poor person he can GET Social security, and medical coverage, that HE didnt pay for. He might loose his homes, and alot of his cars..but he STILL GETS COVERAGE..
27,
Can you say anything intelligent?
Point out something you disagree with that Obama actually said, and maybe we can start a conversation.