GOP spokeswoman resigns after criticizing the First Daughters
PR pros can take note from the soon-to-be former political communications director’s recent debacle. Critics say her comments about President Obama’s daughters, and subsequent apology, were anything but classy.
If you’re looking for advice on how to raise teenagers properly, Elizabeth Lauten would be an interesting choice. She certainly seemed forthcoming this past holiday weekend when she bashed Sasha and Malia Obama on Facebook.
If you want advice on how to properly apologize for a mistake, Lauten, communications director for Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-Tenn.), may not be your best choice.
Lauten was incensed at the teenagers’ dress and perceived lack of decorum during the completely ridiculous annual turkey pardoning ceremony:
Obama’s teenagers act like teenagers in Turkey pardoning shocker http://t.co/HEHD6tok8R pic.twitter.com/TyYc2L2gcY
— HuffPost UK (@HuffPostUK) December 1, 2014
So Lauten did what few in a high-profile communications position do—she decided to tell her Facebook followers:
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