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Off Message: It Isn't 2005 Or 2017 Anymore
Off Message - It Isn't 2005 Or 2017 Anymore
Democrats can't count on being able to rerun opposition strategies from bygone eras.
Brian Beutler
Dec 10, 2024
Successful Republican presidential campaigns always go something like this.
And 2024 is no different. Once Republicans realized they’ll have enough power, at least on paper, to make major changes to tax and spending programs, many of them couldn’t help but salivate over slashing Social Security, a program they pretend to revere right up until they consolidate power.
Senator Mike Lee is among the most shamelessly two-faced of these Republicans.
Here’s Lee’s very sincere response, with State of the Union cameras rolling, when Joe Biden noted many Republicans have Social Security in their sights.
And here’s Lee just a few days ago, now that Republicans aren’t the minority anymore.
/snip
Democrats can't count on being able to rerun opposition strategies from bygone eras.
Brian Beutler
Dec 10, 2024
Successful Republican presidential campaigns always go something like this.
And 2024 is no different. Once Republicans realized they’ll have enough power, at least on paper, to make major changes to tax and spending programs, many of them couldn’t help but salivate over slashing Social Security, a program they pretend to revere right up until they consolidate power.
Senator Mike Lee is among the most shamelessly two-faced of these Republicans.
Here’s Lee’s very sincere response, with State of the Union cameras rolling, when Joe Biden noted many Republicans have Social Security in their sights.
And here’s Lee just a few days ago, now that Republicans aren’t the minority anymore.
/snip