I hadn’t tracked on the fact that the GOP was thinking that their clusterfuck “tax cut” scam was going to be a big vote getter.
But it became evident a few weeks ago that Republican messaging on the (the tax “reform” clusterfuck) wasn’t working the way the party hoped. (go figure) Outside GOP groups, which had poured nearly $11 million into the race ― much of it on advertising the tax law ― suddenly shifted tactics. Instead of touting their signature legislative achievement, Republicans began airing scary-sounding ads about immigrants, and attacking Democrat Conor Lamb’s record as a prosecutor. One GOP ad accused Lamb of allowing “gun runners” to avoid jail time and “walk free.” It’s a well-worn playbook, one that Republicans used to turn out their base last year in gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey.
Via Huffington Post
