We’ve got it covered!
I look forward to releasing a report tomorrow on the future of the GOP. Party must become more inviting so we can grow. #opportunity
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
Tomorrow's report on the future of the GOP will have 219 recommendations. Lots and lots needs to be done. #opportunity
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
Former George W. Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer tweeted out some ideas for growing the GOP this morning. He is part of a reform committee that is unveiling its report today.
Read @arifleischer tweets this morning. He's member of RNC reform committee which unveils findings today.
— Byron York (@ByronYork) March 18, 2013
He previewed some of the ideas in tweets.
Report we're releasing on future of GOP has 219 recommendations. Bottom line: GOP must b more inclusive, inviting & thoughtful
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
GOP has bcome expert in ideological self-reinforcement. We have lost ability 2b persuasive w ppl who dont always agree w us
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
Young voters are rolling their eyes at us. Many minorities think we don't like them or want them in the country.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
When someone rolls their eyes at us, they're not likely to open their ears to us.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
We remain the Party of Reagan w/o figuring out what comes next. We know how appeal 2older voters, but lost our way w young ppl
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
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We need a brand of conservatism that invites and inspires new people to join us.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
Our standard should not be universal purity. It should be a more welcoming conservatism.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
We have to blow the whistle at corporate malfeasance and attack corporate welfare.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
We have to champion and embrace comprehensive immigration reform. If we don't, our appeal will shrink to our core constituencies.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
We must be the champion for ppl climbing the economic ladder of life. Low income Americans are hard working ppl who want to make it.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
We must promote private sector growth so ppl won't turn 2 gvt in the 1st place. But we must make sure gvt works 4 those truly in need
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
We should b driven by reform, eliminating and fixing what is broken, making sure the safety net is a trampoline, not a trap.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 18, 2013
Some praised the ideas, including members of the media, natch.
This message was absent (& needed) in '12 RT @AriFleischer: We have to blow the whistle at corporate malfeasance, attack corporate welfare.
— Jan Crawford (@JanCBS) March 18, 2013
It’s true “@AriFleischer: Young voters are rolling their eyes at us. Many minorities think we don't like them or want them in the country.”
— Corinne Marasco (@CorinneAM) March 18, 2013
Interesting RT @AriFleischer: We have to blow the whistle at corporate malfeasance and attack corporate welfare.
— Alex Burns (@alexburnsNYT) March 18, 2013
Lots of good stuff from @AriFleischer previewing this mornings announcement #FF #opportunity
— Tim Miller (@Timodc) March 18, 2013
Interesting, but many are wondering if this is Democrat Lite.
@AriFleischer Enjoy the smooth, bland taste of Democrat Lite©! Available where gullible RINOs shop.
— Sam Valley (@SamValley) March 18, 2013
Shorter @arifleischer: We have to make people like us.
— PJSwan (@pjswan) March 18, 2013
Messaging, Big Tent RT @ByronYork: Read @arifleischer tweets this morning. He's member of RNC reform committee which unveils findings today.
— Raging Conservative (@RagCon) March 18, 2013
@AriFleischer Here's an idea: how about the GOP stop attacking conservatives in the party, and fight the socialist Democrats?
— Sam Valley (@SamValley) March 18, 2013
@AriFleischer Largely because they've been manipulated by educators, celebrities and the media….
— Stoney Curtis (@CamillusUSA) March 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/garyrsomerville/status/313617562585935873
.@DraftRyan2016 .@AriFleischer .@JoeNBC I can see welcoming, but not to the point of betraying the conservative base.
— Rowane (@Rowanes) March 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/LibertyCrabs/status/313617466393755648
Not one single mention of the U.S. Constitution by @arifleischer #therealproblemoftheGOP #StandWithRand @ByronYork
— C.J. Ford (@CJ_Ford) March 18, 2013
Will any of that be in the full proposal?
Full GOP post-mortem will be posted here: http://t.co/u4IaeYlLLc. RNC will be using the hashtag #Opportunity to promote.
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) March 18, 2013
Stay tuned.
Update: Report released:
GOP report has a host of excellent suggestions. There will be controversy in parts of it. #opportunity Gotta grow. http://t.co/ZasVNOYNxZ
— Glen Bolger (@posglen) March 18, 2013
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