“At town halls in their districts and in one-on-one meetings with constituents and activists, Democratic members of Congress are facing a growing thrum of demands to break the rules, fight dirty — and not be afraid to get hurt,” Axios reports.
Said one House Democrat: “This idea that we’re going to save every norm and that we’re not going to play the Republicans’ game… I don’t think that’s resonating with voters anymore.”
Said another: “Some of have suggested … what we really need to do is be willing to get shot. Our own base is telling us that what we’re doing is not good enough… that there needs to be blood to grab the attention of the press and the public.”
