‘Don’t Defend Trump’ Memo Uncovered, Written by Top Republican Strategist
By Western Journalism. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has sent out a 57-page memo advising GOP candidates how to address the coronavirus crisis during the 2020 campaign, Politico reported Friday.
The linchpin of the ludicrous strategy put forth in the document is to avoid mentioning President Donald Trump’s role during the national emergency. . .
In essence, the document advises Republican Senate candidates to distance themselves from Trump.
“Don’t defend Trump, other than the China Travel Ban — attack China,” the April 17 memo says. (Read more from “‘Don’t Defend Trump’ Memo Uncovered, Written by Top Republican Strategist” HERE)
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GOP Memo Urges ‘Anti-China’ Assault Over Coronavirus
By Politico. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has sent campaigns a detailed, 57-page memo authored by a top Republican strategist advising GOP candidates to address the coronavirus crisis by aggressively attacking China. . .
The document urges candidates to stay relentlessly on message against the country when responding to any questions about the virus. When asked whether the spread of the coronavirus is Trump’s fault, candidates are advised to respond by pivoting to China. . .
The NRSC memo shows that Republicans are also eager to make China an issue in down-ballot races. It was distributed by the Senate GOP campaign arm, though it was not explicitly drafted by or for the committee. It was authored by the political consulting firm of Brett O’Donnell, a veteran Republican strategist who has advised Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton. . .
The memo includes guidance on what Republican candidates can say when asked whether blaming China for the pandemic incites racism. Candidates are urged to respond by saying that, “No one is blaming Chinese Americans. This is the fault of the Chinese Communist Party for covering up the virus and lying about its danger. This caused the pandemic and they should be held accountable.” (Read more from “Gop Memo Urges ‘Anti-China’ Assault Over Coronavirus” HERE)
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