The Power of Normalcy: How the Democratic Party’s Return to Everyday Decency is Disarming Trumpism
One of the aspects of a transformed Democratic Party election campaign is simply normal people acting, well, normal. And the Trump political party doesn’t know how to cope. Trump and his cohorts have acted extreme and despicable for so long such behavior has become normalized.
In an era where political extremism has often dominated headlines, the notion of "normal" behavior might seem revolutionary. This shift toward something normal and energetic by the Democratic Party is a refreshing change that is reshaping the political landscape. The Trump political party, characterized by its embrace of extreme rhetoric and divisive tactics, is finding it difficult to navigate this new terrain where decency and ordinary behavior feel exciting.
For years, the Trump political movement has thrived on a strategy of shock and division, pushing the boundaries of acceptable behavior and normalizing lies, hate, and conspiracies. These tactics have desensitized a segment of the population to such an extent that extremism became not just tolerated but an identity.
In a marked departure, the Democratic Party has adopted a strategy focused on reinstating decency and rationality. Eschewing the mudslinging and vitriol that often characterize contemporary political dialogue, Democrats are positioning themselves as the representatives of the average American. This tactic not only appeals to those weary of the relentless turmoil of the Trump years but also underscores the radicalism of Donald Trump and the political faction that has formed around him.
For a movement that has thrived on disruption and chaos, facing an opponent that flipped the script to a younger generation of leadership with ethics, morals, and patriotic energy has been disorienting. The Trump political party's usual tactics of lies, fear-mongering, and demonization have been kicked into overdrive. The extreme right’s propaganda networks have been pumping out opinion and hit pieces that are so out of touch with reality they literally project desperation.
Many voters are now hopeful for the future. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean extremism is dead. Even in the Democratic Party, there are extremists desperate to further their own agenda. But what seems exciting and hopeful for the future of America is that the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz presidential ticket seems to be a combination that a lot of politically disenfranchised can get behind. The remake of the Democratic ticket appeals to independents, many moderate Republicans, and a host of disillusioned voters who simply want a return to governance that prioritizes the common good over demonization.
Normalcy can be exciting.