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Washington Whispers by Paul Bedard

Entries for December 12, 2006

Mr. Word Blasts GOP Communication

December 12, 2006 06:00 PM ET |

Nobody does Republican words better than political adviser Frank Luntz. Heck, he's written the book on words. But he says Republicans have lost their silver tongue and that's the main reason they lost the 2006 elections.

In a new memo to congressional Republicans obtained by Whispers, he spells out what went wrong and how the GOP can claw back.

First: Change the message to a positive one. Second: Clean house.

Read it here.

Merry 'Holiday' Party at the White House

December 12, 2006 12:00 PM ET |

Well, they still don't hate me at the White House. Want proof? I, and probably a zillion other Washington reporters, got an invite to a Bush "holiday" reception.

...continue reading.

Tuesday's Cartoon

December 12, 2006 10:36 AM ET |

Washington Whispers

Capitol Bobbles Poll

The King or Queen of Junk Food

We know that our political leaders like to sneak a snack of Chex Mix or Skittles every once in a while. Tell us who you think is the biggest junk food junkie:
Sen. John McCain
Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Sen. Barack Obama
President Bush


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