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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 9, 2026

Online and on the Stump, Democrats Embrace a Four-Letter Word

Representative Mark Pocan suggested his use of profanity is an 'average guy' response to government excesses.

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Online and on the Stump, Democrats Embrace a Four-Letter Word
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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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