Benched: Schultz MIA in Dems' media blitz

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Have you noticed that we've seen a lot less of DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz recently?

Read more: http://times247.com/articles/benched...#ixzz28cXc8wUB


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[Peregrino]

Even the fringe lunatics know when it's time to hide the moonbats.

[The Reaper]

I hope to see her soon in a new SAW movie.

TR

[tonyz]

The repulsive is strong in that one.

[PRB]

Originally Posted by tonyz

The repulsive is strong in that one.

Man you got that right.....I think she and Pelosi are actually sisters....I've never seen stupid and energy so eagerly entwined...well, beyond stupid to simply evil.

[Sigaba]

From the article in the OP.

...[S]he seems to have been relegated to the back bench. . . . She'll appear on Bloomberg TV this Sunday and she has a new profile in Vogue of all places....

However, this dismissive statement overlooks the fact that Vogue has a total U.S. audience of 11.398 million readers, 89% of whom are women. The median household income of its readership is about $63K, and 64% of its readers have attended (if not graduated) college (source is here).

[Dozer523]

Originally Posted by Sigaba

From the article in the OP.

However, this dismissive statement overlooks the fact that Vogue has a total U.S. audience of 11.398 million readers, 89% of whom are women. The median household income of its readership is about $63K, and 64% of its readers have attended (if not graduated) college (source is here).

Yeah, but they write about shoes and stuff.

right?

[Sigaba]

Originally Posted by Dozer523

Yeah, but they write about shoes and stuff.

right?

The 2012 fall fashion issue of Vogue had an in-depth, well-written profile of Chelsea Clinton that also warmly discussed the secretary of state.

Or so I heard.

[TXGringo]

Originally Posted by Sigaba

From the article in the OP.

However, this dismissive statement overlooks the fact that Vogue has a total U.S. audience of 11.398 million readers, 89% of whom are women. The median household income of its readership is about $63K, and 64% of its readers have attended (if not graduated) college (source is here).

"but these are not the sort of prime communications assignments she has had in the past. ..."

This might be the point of the article and the OP.

What's yours?

[Sigaba]

Originally Posted by TXGringo

"but these are not the sort of prime communications assignments she has had in the past. ..."

This might be the point of the article and the OP.

What's yours?

There are a few discussions on this BB about the trend in which American political bypass traditional media outlets in favor of various "new media" formats, and how political discourse often takes place in various forms of cultural practice. These conversations arc back a few years.

My point was in reference to those ongoing conversations.

[TXGringo]

Originally Posted by Sigaba

There are a few discussions on this BB about the trend in which American political bypass traditional media outlets in favor of various "new media" formats, and how political discourse often takes place in various forms of cultural practice. These conversations arc back a few years.

My point was in reference to those ongoing conversations.

Point taken. However, I have to wonder how much political discourse will take place in a Vogue profile.

[Sigaba]

Originally Posted by TXGringo

Point taken. However, I have to wonder how much political discourse will take place in a Vogue profile.

Is your POV based upon supposition or a combination of research and experience? <<LINK>>.

While many may see Vogue as just a fashion magazine, throughout the years, we’ve consistently profiled influential female figures in politics. In fourteen administrations, only one first lady hasn’t been featured in our pages and our current First Lady, the dynamic and stylish Michelle Obama, even appeared on the cover in March 2009, mere months after her husband was historically elected into office. While we’ve always covered the biggest names on Capitol Hill (Condoleezza Rice, Hillary Clinton) we also have an eye on rising stars—Sarah Palin was profiled in our pages well before she was thrown into the national spotlight as John McCain’s VP choice. In honor of May’s story on South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, we looked back through our archives to bring you a slideshow of twenty-first century political powerhouses in Vogue.

Also. Obama Remains Women's Presidential Pick; Romney, Men's

And then there was the stir caused by the pillbox Mrs. Kennedy wore to her husband's inauguration, and the ensuing impact on American culture, commerce, and gender relations.

[ZonieDiver]

If only the R's could find a way to relegate those within their ranks who frequently "entwine stupid and energy" to the pages of Field and Stream, we might have a better chance in a month... though my ballot should arrive any day now.

[TXGringo]

Originally Posted by Sigaba

Is your POV based upon supposition or a combination of research and experience?

Brief observation.

"The profile says Wasserman Schultz personifies the checkbook- and gender-equity issues that Democrats need to stress this election year.

One criticism emerged from an otherwise glowing portrait: “Wasserman Schultz failed to display much political courage on issues like Cuba, where she supports the futile embargo and travel ban.”

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news...n_schultz.html

That's not political discourse. That's a report card.

ETA: IMO

[Sigaba]

Originally Posted by TXGringo

Brief observation.

"The profile says Wasserman Schultz personifies the checkbook- and gender-equity issues that Democrats need to stress this election year.

One criticism emerged from an otherwise glowing portrait: “Wasserman Schultz failed to display much political courage on issues like Cuba, where she supports the futile embargo and travel ban.”

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news...n_schultz.html

That's not political discourse. That's a report card.

TXGringo--

Bluntly, I think you would profit greatly if you were to step away from your implicit position that others are going to read things you think they should if not also your assumption that you know what is going on when it comes to political discourse in contemporary America.

The article you quote provides motivation for you to both.

The article recounts her battle against breast cancer, including seven surgeries, while raising three children and serving in Congress. President Obama's adviser David Axelrod makes clear he relies on her to get the Democratic message across to working mothers.

What’s most impressive, the mag says, “is that Wasserman Schultz juggles so many responsibilities while functioning as a kind of Jewish mother to Congress.”

In the balance of things, which issues do you think many Americans (and not just women) are going to find more important? Relations with Cuba? Or breast cancer and balancing the modern-day Kobayashi Maru of work/life/family? (In regards to the former, did you watch any part of any NFL games yesterday?)

In 2008, the political landscape exploded during the primary season because of the response then-senator Clinton received from her party and then the rough handling Governor Palin received from many quarters. These intertwined issues were the subjects of intense conversations-- especially here and over at a BB that was started to support Mrs. Clinton's candidacy (and then evolved--and then devolved--into a BB centered around American politics more generally).

Might it be possible that the Democratic Party is dimly aware of the notion that political discourse isn't just about policy preferences and checking off items on a "to do" list but also addressing those issues that people encounter in their everyday lives?