Although Democrats were recently hesitant to claim ownership of the “War on Women” narrative, they have now officially bought it. Well, technically they’re selling it.
Are you driven into a state of anger/paranoia because someone told you that MSNBC said that Rick Santorum wants to make abortifacients and contraceptives illegal? The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee wants to help you stoke that fear with others.
For $3.95, “[s]how your disapproval of the GOP war on women with this 3.75″ x 7.5″ bumper magnet. Union-made in the USA.”
Not a fan of the DCCC? Mitt Romney’s got you covered.
Did Hilary Rosen symbolically slap your sainted mother in the face this week? Mitt wants to help you remind the world that Moms drive the economy.
One could argue that the swag fad in contemporary politics began with the first Obama t-shirt. You could also argue that although Romney’s rapid response car decal was impressive, it doesn’t really advance the debate to improve the economy.
This election cycle, expect to see Republicans coalesce around a particular slogan, or concept, like they did with “Fire Pelosi” in 2010. The Left’s “War on Women” could be their rallying cry, but Republicans can do better.
