Analysis: Trump's "Communist" Label for Democrats Is a Desperate and Likely Ineffective Midterm Strategy
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Michael Tomasky
Summary
The article analyzes Donald Trump's recent rhetorical strategy of labeling Democrats as "communists" following primary wins by democratic socialists. It argues this is a desperate, likely ineffective messaging tactic aimed at boosting Republican midterm prospects. The piece questions whether Americans even understand what communism means anymore, and frames the move as typical Trumpian overreach that may backfire.
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This is the most serious threat to our country since its existence.
The midterms, he said recently, will pit 'common sense versus communism.'
GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson, the ever-loyal Shih Tzu on his emperor's lap, has picked it up as well.
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