I'm at my local OFA field office connected to the auto-dialer making phone calls. There must be a lot of people on the dialers because there are lapses between calls, and so I've been browsing the news while I wait for the next call to connect.
I just read this piece at The Hill by Faheem Yuonus that I thought many here would enjoy because it encourages President Obama to use metaphors to explain the conditions our economy faces. Here are the two that I liked the most, but go over and read the entire article for some great talking points to use yourself when talking to friends, family, neighbors and coworkers.
4. Homemakers: Governor Romney’s tax plan is like saying: I can reduce your home utility bills by 50% per month without you changing your lifestyle. He would do it by fixing the leaky faucets and switching to energy saver bulbs. When you snap that there aren’t that many leaks and bulbs in your house to cause that big a dent, he says: Just trust me. There are.
5. Weight-watcher: Governor Romney’s tax plan is like saying: I can help you reduce your weight by 25% in 1 month and you don’t even have to stop eating Big Macs, French fries and ice cream. He plans to get you back in shape by closing the loopholes of using elevators and living like a couch potato. Have faith. Don’t be skeptical.
Five metaphors to explain Romney's tax plan
Perfect timing too. Just went I was finishing this diary, the phone calls started coming faster and I need to get back to talking to voters in Florida.