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Democrats’ populist bargain looks familiar to Republicans | David M. Drucker
By Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
“Oh no, not us — not ever.” For 10 years running, that’s been the Democratic response to any suggestion that grassroots liberals are like Republican voters and equally susceptible to supporting scandal-plagued populists like President Donald Trump.
Key takeaway ” For 10 years running, that’s been the Democratic response to any suggestion that grassroots liberals are like Republican voters and equally susceptible to supporting scandal-plagued populists like President Donald Trump.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? “Oh no, not us — not ever.” For 10 years running, that’s been the Democratic response to any suggestion that grassroots liberals are like Republican voters and equally susceptible to supporting scandal-plagued populists like President Donald Trump.
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