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Democrats are Done Playing Nice, and It’s About Time

The Democrats have realized that the old rules no longer apply, and they are proving themselves smarter and more strategic this time. This shift strengthens their position and reveals that Trump’s base is lacking in several critical ways.

Libby Winkler
4 min readAug 3, 2024
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Democrats are Done Playing Nice, and It’s About Time

For years, the Democratic Party has operated under the assumption that traditional rules of etiquette and decency in politics still hold sway.

This approach, rooted in fairness and respect for democratic institutions, has often disadvantaged them when facing off against Donald Trump and his brand of politics. However, the tide is turning. The Democrats have realized that the old rules no longer apply, and they are proving themselves smarter and more strategic this time.

This shift strengthens their position and reveals that Trump’s base is lacking in several critical ways.

The Awakening

The first step in the Democrats’ transformation was recognizing that Trump’s political playbook is fundamentally different. His disregard for norms, constant…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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