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How to Make Winning Look Like Losing: The GOP's Questionable Claims in Politics
The great dilemma of the Republican Party is how to downplay Joe Biden’s accomplishments without looking unAmerican.
Have you imagined the job of today’s RNC in creating a strong economy, low unemployment, and a job market unlike any seen in decades?
Can you envision a crowd of angry old white men sitting around and grumbling about the success of being in America now?
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING — DAY
The room is filled with Republican strategists seated around a large table adorned with red, white, and blue decorations.
A banner reads, “Making Great Things Look Questionable Since 1980.”
CHAIRMAN:
Alright, team, gather ‘round. Today, we’re here to discuss how we can make Joe Biden look bad, even though the economy is booming, wages are easily outpacing inflation, and Bidenomics is generally working better than our plans. Any ideas?
STRATEGIST 1:
How about we claim that he’s responsible for causing a shortage of avocados?
