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How "Democrat Party" became a GOP slur: Study highlights media's role in political rhetoric

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Summary
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67% Informative

Use of “Democrat Party’s” has increased significantly in recent years , particularly following the 2016 election.

Study looked at how often Republican politicians used the term in their speeches, tweets, and public statements.

It found that conservative media outlets, particularly Fox News and personalities like Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin , were instrumental in pushing the use of the term.

The researchers hope to shed light on how political elites influence public opinion and contribute to an increasingly polarized political environment.

The study raises questions about the broader impact of partisan media on political discourse.

More research is needed to understand how this dynamic affects voters.

Does the use of terms like Democrat Party ’ actually change how ordinary citizens view the opposing party? The study was authored by David Karol and Zachary Scott .

VR Score

78

Informative language

83

Neutral language

32

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

72

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

detected

Time-value

medium-lived

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