Online and on the Stump, Democrats Embrace a Four-Letter Word
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton featured profanity-laden messages from voters in a provocative campaign ad for her US Senate run.
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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton featured profanity-laden messages from voters in a provocative campaign ad for her US Senate run.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Democratic politicians are increasingly using profanity, specifically the 'F-word', in public statements and ads to signal authenticity and channel voter anger toward Donald Trump.
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