[lbo-talk] Carville picks up the "narrative" idea

[Michael Dawson]

They also value the appearance of personal honesty.  Despite his Satanic
dishonesty, Bush projects the image of simply fighting hard for what he
honestly believes, even if he has to tell a few fibs to make it happen.  The
DP hasn't had that image since at least early Carter, before he was devoured
by Brzezinski and the DP establishment, or perhaps ever.

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On Behalf Of Doug Henwood
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 10:57 AM
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Subject: Re: [lbo-talk] Carville picks up the "narrative" idea

John Thornton wrote:


>Am I being deliberately obtuse in not understanding the "need" for 
>this narrative? I just don't get it. Why is it needed to win an 
>election? Maybe I don't understand what is being put forth with the 
>narrative idea itself. Someone want to explain to me what I am 
>apparently missing because I think the narrative idea is a bit 
>disingenuous and I don't think that is what others have in mind?

People don't understand wonky stuff. They don't connect policy to 
party or candidate in any detail. They need a one- or two-sentence 
story that excites them about politics. "America is in danger and 
Bush can save us!" Doesn't matter what the danger is - terrorism or 
lesbianism - it still works. Things like that.

Doug
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