Here's my prescription Dr. Luntz-Don't let the Democrats change the subject.

I caught a bit of Rush in my travels recently taking Frank Luntz to task over his health care strategy memo

Let's just say Rush does not think the Luntz plan advocates a teachable moment in conservative principals--and basically is a return to tactical engagement on the opponent's turf.

I'm not going to read a 26 page memo and dissect it and opine on whether this is  fair criticism. I have a much more strategic problem with this.

We are letting the Democrats change the subject.

I noted a few weeks back

Health care is tailor made for Democrats for 2010. It enables them to justify massive federal spending to help all those cast adrift by the misfortunes of the private sector economy, while avoiding an explanation as to how they intend to restore the economy to health. 

Chris Dodd is a leading indicator. He's already fired his bullets and is quickly exhausting the ammunition he has on failed bailouts.  Barring a completely unexpected rebound in the nation's economy, he will have nothing to add to the public discussion on the economy prior to the midterms.....

Watch other Democrats mirror this approach as the public sours quickly on the "bailouts to nowhere"

I don't think this line is in Luntz's magmun opus, but I offer it gratis to Republican congressional candidates.

After what Chris Dodd has done to the Banking Industry, why in God's name would we let him try and reform health care? 

The Democrats "own" the economy now.  Let them defend Bailout Nation. Do not let them relocate the political battlefield to more favorable ground.

FYI: Dodd's given up on beating the health care drum up here in CT.. As the Google ads how, he's now identified credit card issuers as the new bad guy. Hope Vice President Biden has heard this.