There needs to be a planned series of speeches, interviews, etc., over the next two or three months by administration officials and other public figures talking about President Ford, what he is trying to do and what he has accomplished. Robert Teeter accomplishadministrationfigure share on social
This is easy to say with the benefit of hindsight, but I think it once again points out how very important style of leadership, that is the way he does what he does, is to his perception. Robert Teeter benefiteasyhindsight Change image and share on social
This person should not be directly connected with the President Ford Committee nor should he be seen as a member of the liberal wing of the Republican Party. He should be someone like Laird or Rogers Morton. Robert Teeter committeeconnectdirectly share on social
The President has not created any Ford constituency, unique from that of any Republican President. The one exception to this is that he does show unique strength with young voters for a Republican. Robert Teeter constituencycreateexception Change image and share on social
The President's political travel is going to get blamed (and probably rightly) for a share of this downturn. Robert Teeter blamedownturnpolitical Change image and share on social
Look at the declining television coverage. Look at the declining voting rate. Economics and economic news is what moves the country now, not politics. Robert Teeter countrycoveragedecline Change image and share on social
Another cause for the increase in alienation and cynicism is a feeling that too many policy decisions that affect individuals have been taken out of any system that has accountability or that they can influence. Robert Teeter accountabilityaffectalienation share on social
Also the fact that anything he does is seen and heard by the entire country, not just his actual audience or those who live in the region he happens to be in. Robert Teeter actualaudiencecountry Change image and share on social
We ought not to be looking for something spectacular but rather develop a plan in conjunction with the White House to work our way out of this problem over the next six weeks. Robert Teeter conjunctiondevelophouse Change image and share on social
While only about half of the voters feel they know very much about Reagan or what he stands for, the Republicans who do have a very positive perception of him. Robert Teeter feelhalfperception Change image and share on social
