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Jon Stewart mocks Republican’s transparently Orwellian rebranding

On his show Tuesday night, The Daily Show host Jon Stewart ripped into Republicans for attempting obscure their political philosophy by changing the language they use. Conservative strategist Frank Luntz, for instance, has called on Republican candidates to “adjust” their “language errors.” “See, Republicans aren’t bullshitting you, they’re adjusting language…

GOP strategist: ‘I don’t think the NRA is listening’ to Americans

Republican strategist and CBS political analyst Frank Luntz said on CBS on Wednesday that both major political parties in the U.S. suffer from a disconnect with Americans, and that the NRA isn’t listening to the public’s views on gun policy. Citing a survey he conducted with the Republican Mainstream Partnership,…

Bill Maher rips Republican strategist Frank Luntz in interview

Friday night on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher interviewed Republican pollster and strategist Frank Luntz, author of Words that Work: It’s Not what You Say, but What People Hear, a book that details how winning in politics increasingly depends upon how your frame your argument and…

GOP pollster: ‘Run, Barack, Run’ sticker belongs on front bumper

Fox News contributor Frank Luntz on Monday made a suggestion about running over the nation’s first black president with his car. Appearing at an event with Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum in West Michigan, the GOP pollster warmed up the audience with a few jokes. Video of the event was…

Gingrich begins crying while speaking to Iowa moms

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) broke down and cried during a campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday after he was asked a question about his mother. Appearing at a forum in the state’s capital city, Gingrich took questions before an audience from Republican messaging strategist Frank Luntz,…

Republican strategist ‘frightened to death’ by Occupy movement

Conservative governors were advised on how to deal with the “Occupy Wall Street” movement during the Republican Governor Association meeting this week in Florida, according Yahoo News’ Chris Moody. The protest against political and economic inequalities started in New York City on September 17, and later spread across the country…

On To The Next One (Feat. Swizz Luntz)

Ross Douthat interviews Frank Luntz to get to the bottom of healthcare reform’s unpopularity, only four months after he warned that Republicans were going up against the tremendous popularity of healthcare reform, because he’s Frank Luntz and he’s just like that. he long shadow of that 1994 drubbing helps explain…