In the last couple weeks, two liberal groups have launched unique branded programs to help push back against right-wing lies, correct the record, get the truth out there, etc. As the content lead for the 2008 Obama campaign’s Fight the Smears microsite and Obama Action Wire email program, here’s what…
Is the Conservative Info Bubble Good for Progressives?
I think the information bubble that caused Mitt Romney to be sure of victory when he was about to be blown out is dangerous. But what if it’s actually a good thing for progressives? That’s what Frank Rich seems to think: Rather than waste time bemoaning Fox’s bogus journalism, liberals…
The State of the President’s Brand
Last Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union address. But what is the state of the president? How is his brand holding up? On the surface, not well. According to Pew’s latest poll, the president was at 43% approval versus 49% disapproval on the eve of…
Republicans’ Brand Loses Them the Shutdown Fight
When the Republicans shut down the government in the 1990’s, Rep. Newt Gingrich thought the president would take the blame — but Rep. Dick Armey knew that was the wrong answer to the wrong question. The question would be one of party, and the answer of who to blame would…