Michael Goodwin: The Dems’ newest phrase into raging at the GOP is to go ‘Kill yourself’
Columnist Michael Goodwin criticizes Democratic rhetoric, citing Rep. Rosa DeLauro's alleged suggestion that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin drink weed killer as an example of escalating political hostility. He links such rhetoric to a broader culture of political violence, particularly targeting Republicans and President Trump, and argues that hate has become a unifying force within the Democratic Party. Goodwin expresses concern over the lack of condemnation from Democratic leaders following recent assassination attempts. He warns that inflammatory language from political figures risks normalizing violence in public discourse.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Michael Goodwin Opinion Michael Goodwin: The Dems’ newest phrase into raging at the GOP is to go ‘Kill yourself’ By Michael Goodwin Published April 28, 2026, 9:57 p.m. ET In almost any other era, the hostile exchange between EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Democrat Rep. Rosa DeLauro would have been an instant embarrassment on Capitol Hill. But at a time when political violence is becoming frighteningly common and widely accepted, DeLauro’s nasty suggestion that Zeldin drink a glass of weed killer marked just another day in the trenches. Dripping with bitterness, the 83-year-old, blue-haired DeLauro is often an embarrassment to Connecticut and more sober-minded Democrats with her nutty bluster. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin appears in a congressional hearing.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at New York Post.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from New York Post
