Thursday, December 23, 2010

Re-branding the "Lucky D"

As Nancy and the gang approach the dimly lit paths of the new minority, the sounds of rats madly scurrying and scratching about come to mind. Those always so concerned about branding their opposition, are now looking to try re-branding their own tattered image.


Re-branding the Democrats
Midway through Philip Rucker and Paul Kane's story about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's transition to minority leader comes an interesting bit of news. The California Democrat, vilified by Republicans in the last election, has turned to director Steven Spielberg for help rebranding House Democrats.

Lawmakers say she is consulting marketing experts about building a stronger brand. The most prominent of her new whisperers is Steven Spielberg, the Hollywood director whose films have been works of branding genius. Lawmakers said Spielberg has not reported to Pelosi with a recommendation.

Spielberg has been a power player in Democratic politics for years, working on everything from President Bill Clinton's millennial celebrations to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. He endorsed Hillary Clinton in the last presidential race, but since then he's helped fundraise for President Obama.

It might work. It certainly won't hurt with anyone other than the die hard core elements of the rabid left. They don't see anything wrong and they certainly can't fathom what has happened to their wonderful kingdom. But I seriously doubt that Hollywood's magic can re-make chicken manure into chicken salad. Just my opinion.

Perhaps there was a hint of Christmas future, when their now wistful leader (Pelosi) melted into that blathering puddle of goo after the November elections. Perhaps she and the democrats should have paid more attention to Sarah Palin and the Tea Party and the American people.

But so was her arrogance and her fate. And her subsequent laments....."You cursed brat! Look what you've done! I'm melting! melting! Oh, what a world! What a world! Who would have thought a good little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness? Oooooh, look out! I'm going! Oooooh! Ooooooh!"

As it stands, it will be interesting to see how and if all the king's men can help put Humpty Dumpty back together again. Meanwhile, there are many in the democrat party and certainly in the republican party who are gladly singing, 'ding dong the witch is dead.'

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