Deplorables Are Everywhere. Dems Have to Win (Some of) Them.
The article discusses the challenges the Democratic party faces in appealing to certain Republican voters. It highlights the case of Texas Republicans choosing Ken Paxton, suggesting that his flaws may have contributed to his appeal. The author proposes strategies for Democrats to win over these voters, acknowledging the difficulty of the task.
- ▪Texas Republicans selected Ken Paxton despite his corruption and personal issues.
- ▪Paxton's flaws may have actually enhanced his appeal among certain voters.
- ▪The article explores strategies for Democrats to attract voters motivated by negative traits.
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| Original publisher | The Bulwark |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thebulwark.com/p/deplorables-are-everywhere-democrats-must-win-some |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 16:33:20 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-27T16:38:02.071Z |
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The TriadDeplorables Are Everywhere. Dems Have to Win (Some of) Them.How does the Democratic party appeal to terrible people?Jonathan V. LastMay 27, 2026∙ Paid12Share(Photo illustration by The Bulwark / Photos: Getty)1. IrredeemableLet’s start with two propositions:Texas Republicans chose Ken Paxton not in spite of his corruption and personal odiousness but because of it. Paxton’s status as a crook and an adulterer was his comparative advantage.Democrats need to win a nontrivial percentage of Republicans who chose Paxton.We’re going to unpack these ideas today and then try to understand what they mean for Democrats. How do you win voters who are motivated by a preference for criminality and vice?I have some ideas on how to do that, actually. But be warned: They’re not very nice.
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