How "Democrat Party" became a GOP slur: Study highlights media's role in political rhetoric
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A study found that conservative media significantly influenced Republican elites' adoption of the "Democrat Party" slur, reflecting increasing partisan rhetoric. This shift underscores the growing role of performative politics and media-driven polarization in American political discourse.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-10-25 19:48:18+00:00.

Original Title: New study identify Trump as a key figure responsible for the term “Democrat Party” instead of the correct “Democratic Party” as a slur because “it sounds worse.” This reflects a trend in American politics toward more performative partisanship, and less on engaging in meaningful policy debates.