In a statement released today cheering the financial contribution (also referred to as a “downpayment”) to the Tennessee Republican Party by GOPAC, the national Republican organization “dedicated exclusively to electing Republicans to state and local offices,” and earmarked to help boot newly elected Speaker of the House Kent Williams (R, The Fightin’ 4th!) out of office in two years, Chairperson Robin Smith said:
“It is an honor to stand with great folks and organizations committed to more than political position and power…We have already begun to recruit and support candidates committed first to principles that serve this great state. We express sincerest thanks to GOPAC and others who are investing in our efforts.”
Seriously, what part of “dedicated exclusively to electing Republicans to state and local offices” does she think isn’t committed to political position and power?
(H/T: Post Politics & that Kleinheider)
Point taken, Christian. But it’s not just about communicating, it’s also about what they’re communicating. I’m not sure that it’s an automatic negative for the state Dems to be taking a breather to let the TN GOP attempt to whine and conquer while this thing plays out – IF they come out of the box in February with some smart, clear, and consistent messaging.
I hate to point it out, but it bears repeating until the party gets it. The TN GOP has been doing something over the past few weeks the state Democratic party needs to learn from. The TN GOP is communicating, and everytime they initiate the conversation, they’re message is echoed on blogs across the state.