Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich advised Republicans on Tuesday to sharpen their communication strategy and consistently repeat core arguments to counter Democrats’ messaging on the ongoing government shutdown.
Speaking on Fox News’ “Hannity,” Gingrich asserted that Republicans “generally don’t communicate very well,” a pattern he noted has only been broken by former Democrats such as Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump.
“Every Republican should learn the key arguments, repeat them ad nauseam,” Gingrich stated. He also advised them to forcefully challenge reporters who convey “falsehoods,” citing Vice President JD Vance’s recent pushback during an interview where Vance accused the host of pursuing a “weird left-wing rabbit hole.” RELATED: Vice President Vance Rips ‘Deranged’ Virginia AG Nominee Jay Jones ‘Violent Fantasies’
The shutdown began after Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted down the House-passed GOP spending bill on the evening of Sept. 30. Since then, Republicans have accused Democrats of being influenced by progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and of prioritizing healthcare for illegal immigrants. Democrats, conversely, blame Republicans for refusing to negotiate on healthcare.
Gingrich dismissed the actions of Democratic leaders, saying “What they’re doing is nuts” and suggesting their perspective is warped by the political environment in their home city.
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The former Speaker’s comments come as the shutdown enters its third week, with a bipartisan effort to reopen the government failing for the eighth time after nearly all Senate Democrats voted against it on Tuesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson has warned that the government is headed toward its longest shutdown in American history.
READ: Johnson Echoes Obama To Dems: Drop ‘Partisan Demands’ Or Face Longest Shutdown In History
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