CAPITULATION: CNN reports Dem leaders are training members to go on Fox News because of the 'channel's large audience'

Greg P. | 1:41 PM on May 07, 2019

It appears Dems have given in and are now actively encouraging and training their members to go on Fox News:

House Democratic leaders are actively encouraging members of their caucus to appear on Fox News. The House Dems' messaging arm is hosting a Fox-focused training session on Friday. Story w/ @KilloughCNN https://t.co/R4F3TViUzO

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) May 7, 2019

And it’s not going over well with some libs:

god we are a stupid party https://t.co/Kyg39oa7oJ

— Oliver Willis (@owillis) May 7, 2019

FFS. This is the same network that amplified conspiracy theories about a murdered DNC staffer. What in the actual hell are House Dems doing? https://t.co/zVZtSkrLn7

— Melissa Ryan (@MelissaRyan) May 7, 2019

But, hey . . . that’s where the viewers are:

Because unlike CNN, a lot of people watch it. https://t.co/QcnLB5PbTP

— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) May 7, 2019

This had to hurt to write:

An invitation sent to lawmakers and obtained by CNN advertises a session titled “Winning on Fox News: Best practices,” featuring communications strategists John Neffinger and Jess McIntosh, who’s also a CNN contributor. The invitation says the training will demonstrate “how to effectively engage anchors, answer tough questions, and develop your own formula for success.”

Michael LaRosa, communications director at the DPCC, said it would be a missed opportunity for Democrats not to speak to the channel’s large audience.