As if to reinforce two of Charles Blow's "correct" points, that Republicans are in lockstep with Trump and he and they will bring down America 2.0 if they have to, there is this article by CNN that Republicans are countering former FBI director James Comey's publicity book tour with a website (which is already up)...
...and with talking points for their Goebbels':
Republicans hope to remind Democrats why they disliked Comey by assailing his credibility, shining a new light on his conduct and pointing out his contradictions -- or the three Cs.
"Comey is a liar and a leaker and his misconduct led both Republicans and Democrats to call for his firing," Republican chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement to CNN. "If Comey wants the spotlight back on him, we'll make sure the American people understand why he has no one but himself to blame for his complete lack of credibility."
I read just the other day an aside in an article that the White House is "satisfied" that their attacks on the FBI have succeeded. Imagine that. A president "satisfied" that he has discredited his own law enforcement agency. Don't have to imagine it:
The exhaustive plan to attack Comey illustrates how seriously Trump's allies are taking the memoir and a round of television interviews Comey is set to give, including on CNN starting next week followed by a town hall April 25.
The Republican plan against Comey is built around several aggressive arguments, according to the plan obtained by CNN, including these:
1) "Comey has a long history of misstatements and misconduct," including damage caused to the FBI because of "bizarre decisions, contradictory statements and acting against Department of Justice and FBI protocol."
2) "Attempts to smear the Trump administration are nothing more than retaliation by a disgraced former official."
3) "Comey isn't credible -- just ask Democrats." The digital ads will show several Democrats calling for Comey's resignation after he injected himself into the 2016 presidential race, including House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), who is shown saying: "All I can tell you is the FBI Director has no credibility."
All of the above is right out of the Russian playbook, in the chapter titled "Whataboutism."
Comey...once enjoyed wide bipartisan support in Washington...
And here's the Freudian slip:
The RNC plan, which was approved by the White House, attempts to portray Comey as a man simply out for himself.
:)
...and with talking points for their Goebbels':
Republicans hope to remind Democrats why they disliked Comey by assailing his credibility, shining a new light on his conduct and pointing out his contradictions -- or the three Cs.
"Comey is a liar and a leaker and his misconduct led both Republicans and Democrats to call for his firing," Republican chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement to CNN. "If Comey wants the spotlight back on him, we'll make sure the American people understand why he has no one but himself to blame for his complete lack of credibility."
I read just the other day an aside in an article that the White House is "satisfied" that their attacks on the FBI have succeeded. Imagine that. A president "satisfied" that he has discredited his own law enforcement agency. Don't have to imagine it:
The Republican plan against Comey is built around several aggressive arguments, according to the plan obtained by CNN, including these:
1) "Comey has a long history of misstatements and misconduct," including damage caused to the FBI because of "bizarre decisions, contradictory statements and acting against Department of Justice and FBI protocol."
2) "Attempts to smear the Trump administration are nothing more than retaliation by a disgraced former official."
3) "Comey isn't credible -- just ask Democrats." The digital ads will show several Democrats calling for Comey's resignation after he injected himself into the 2016 presidential race, including House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), who is shown saying: "All I can tell you is the FBI Director has no credibility."
All of the above is right out of the Russian playbook, in the chapter titled "Whataboutism."
Comey...once enjoyed wide bipartisan support in Washington...
And here's the Freudian slip:
The RNC plan, which was approved by the White House, attempts to portray Comey as a man simply out for himself.
:)
