Democrats Lean Into Liberty

New York Times: “Democrats are making an aggressive new effort to challenge Republican claims to the language and symbolism of liberty. Using traditionally right-leaning words and phrasing, they are portraying themselves as the true champions of universal American values, and their conservative rivals as proponents of deeply intrusive policies that threaten fundamental freedoms.”

“For Ms. Harris and Mr. Walz, those arguments are not quick throwaways — they are central and consistent parts of their pitches, and often among their biggest applause lines.”

“Democrats hope that such messaging can help their party engage independent voters, and the occasional moderate Republican, by establishing common ground on ideals that transcend differences over, say, tax policy.”