Paul Ryan has called the Democrat recent sit-in “a publicity stunt.”
This was stupid thing to say.
I am a Democrat, but I also can’t stand bad communication and poor messaging. Despite our political differences, Paul Ryan needs me.
There were highly effective ways of responding to the Democrats’ sit-in strategy, but calling it a publicity stunt was not one of them. Ryan is in an interesting position at the moment. Thanks to Donald Trump, he is perceived by many as a fairly rational Republican who would be much more palatable than Trump. Regardless of what happens with the Presidency, he has an opportunity to take a serious leadership role in this country in the minds of Republicans and many independents. More importantly. he has a chance to reach across the aisle and become a dealmaker.
Instead, he calls the Democrats strategy “a publicity stunt.”
If I was a Democrat, here is what I would’ve said in response to Ryan:
The Democrats are just as foolish for not making this argument (unless they did and I missed it), and I’m more than willing to help them as well if they want to hire me.
I promise you, Congressional and Senate Democrats, that I could craft a powerful, effective, cohesive, and inclusive message for your party as well. And I’m always quick with a stinging comeback.
But here is what Paul Ryan should have said:
This was the statement that you should’ve made, Paul Ryan. It would’ve been measured, thoughtful, convincing, and effective.
It also doesn’t run the risk of implying that people like Rosa Park and Martin Luther King were engaging in publicity stunts. Ryan is lucky that I am not running the messaging apparatus of the Democrats or I would’ve blasted his “publicity stunt” statement to smithereens.
And I’m ready to help. Even though I am a Democrat, I would be more than willing to assist Paul Ryan. We need Republicans willing to make deals and legislate, and if working for Paul Ryan helps to make that happen, I’m ready to assist.
In fact, I tried to reach out to Paul Ryan a couple weeks ago to offer my services but can only send him an email if I live within his district. I was unable to contact him.
His loss. Sincerely. I would kick ass at messaging and communications for these politicians.
If you’re smart, hire me. I will cost you a fortune, but I will help to craft an effective, compelling message that works.