– From “The Political Prophet”®, by The Political Prophets –

If President Obama had a genuine interest in bipartisan healthcare reform, he would have included Republicans in the initial process last year. Instead he locked them out. The record shows conclusively that he values political gain over meaningful results. OK, he is not the first President to sacrifice the country’s interests to serve his own ambition but this week the Republicans have a chance to reform his approach to bipartisanship, fight legislative corruption and begin real reform of our healthcare system.

Here at The Political Prophet® we try to avoid the “weasel words” so often used in political discourse so we readily admit that on this occasion we do not know what will happen because the number of variables is too great. However, we certainly can tell you what should happen. If the Congressional Republicans follow a winning formula at Thursday’s big meeting with President Obama, we will predict great success for their effort.

They must begin with the understanding that this is all about television. It is as simple as the sweat on Nixon’s brow vs. the smile on Kennedy’s face. The planning process is fairly simple.

Step One-Republicans must select a central, telegenic spokesperson who can match President Obama’s charisma and “likeability” man to man. This is not a job for the best legislative strategist and seniority should have nothing to do with the selection process.

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