Garrett could use a few pointers in crisis communications
As Scott Garrett continues to drive corporate friends away due to his anti-equality views and pro-discrimination record, the vulnerable Congressman is turning to his Tea Party allies for help.
According to Bloomberg Politics, House Republican and Tea Party leader Jeb Hensarling is organizing a “private book club” fundraiser on Capitol Hill to help raise money for Garrett.
Garrett generated embarrassing headlines for trying to prevent LGBT candidates from getting elected to office.
Since then, Garrett’s negative PR has driven many of his corporate donors to drop their support for his re-election and damaged his fundraising, prompting NJ.com to ask, “Is this the sign N.J.’s 6-term Congressman may be in trouble this time?”
In light of news of Tea Party Leader Jeb Hensarling’s “book club” fundraiser for vulnerable Congressman Scott Garrett, we are suggesting these relevant reads:
- “Crisis Communications: The Definitive Guide to Managing the Message”
- “Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age”
- “Crisis Communication: Practical PR Strategies for Reputation Management and Company Survival”
- “O.O.P.S.: Observing Our Politicians Stumble: The Worst Candidate Gaffes and Recoveries in Presidential Campaigns”
- “Crisis Communications: A Casebook Approach”
- “Anyone Can Be An Ally: Speaking Up for an LGBT Inclusive Workplace”
“Tea Party Leader Jeb Hensarling might want to consider reading up on crisis communications for tomorrow’s ‘book club’ fundraiser for his friend Congressman Scott Garrett, whose controversial anti-equality views and pro-discrimination record continue to drive supporters away,” said Bryan Lesswing at the DCCC.