House GOP's top messenger: Socialism attack line "doesn't really resonate"
Lisa McClain urged Republican candidates to adapt their messages to their districts, address voters’ concerns about prices and use “communism” rather than “socialism” in attacks on Democrats.
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House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain says “communism” resonates more than “socialism” as a campaign attack and urges Republicans to adapt their messages to local districts. She also acknowledges Republicans may not win all 13 seats they hope to gain through redistricting.
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