Democrats Turn to Profanity

Playbook: “In the earliest weeks of Trump’s second term, Democrats have careened from strategy to strategy to respond to him, often ineffectually. But one unifying thread as they try to invigorate their connection to the American voter has been a reach for profanity.”

“Cursing is, of course, not new in politics. Among operatives and principals, it’s a familiar way to broker instant bonhomie… But the breadth of swearing is unmistakable, newly fashionable among members of a party in the wilderness who are looking for shortcuts to authenticity to channel voters’ rage.”