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Democrats Overuse the F-Word—Now They’re Facing the Consequences
Clear Facts
- Democrats’ frequent use of the term “fascist” against Republicans and the MAGA agenda has led to a significant loss of trust among voters.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s support for the GOP’s stopgap funding bill sparked controversy among Democrats, including moderates like Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin.
- The Senate approved the funding bill with bipartisan support, despite opposition from key Democratic figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi.
The Democratic Party’s strategy of labeling Republicans and the MAGA movement as “fascist” has backfired, resulting in a dramatic erosion of voter confidence. This approach has contributed to their dismal approval rating, which currently stands at a mere 29%.
The controversy reached a boiling point when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsed the GOP’s stopgap funding bill. This decision ignited a fierce debate among left-wing congressional members, as well as more centrist Democrats such as Senators Mark Kelly of Arizona and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.
Democratic New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed her frustration, stating, “there is a deep sense of outrage and betrayal” within the party. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also weighed in, urging Democrats to reject what she described as a “false choice” and to “fight back for a better way.”
Despite the vocal opposition from prominent figures like Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi, the Senate ultimately passed the funding bill. Notably, 10 Democrats joined forces with Republicans to ensure the government remains funded through September.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Robert Andre Gagliardi
March 19, 2025 at 8:51 am
I believe the Dems should do a turn around on many policies, esp. Abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. A major change in their leadership needs to be addressed. Bring back “Of the people, By the People, and For the people. Dems have tried to help the minorities like LGBTQ+, Trans people, and most anyone who goes against the RIGHT.
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March 19, 2025 at 9:12 am
the democrats constitution reads of the people, by the people and the F word the people and it ain’t facist
D. Eleood
March 19, 2025 at 9:59 am
Does the Dem party really consider people like AOC and N. Pelosi to be “Key Democratic Figures” as this article states?
Alex Porter
March 19, 2025 at 12:32 pm
We need to stop referring to right-left, left-wing, and right-wing radicals, as this only serves to divide us further.
We can cite differences without these offensive labels.
Archon Mekhane
March 23, 2025 at 10:27 am
Labels serve to tie similar people together in conversations. If you don’t want Left, Right, Radical, etc. you could use Stupid vs Non-Stupid, or American vs Anti-American and get the same results. I’m inclined to think that my suggestions are more offensive, even though they may be more accurate. Citing differences would take a paragraph or more instead of one or two words.