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| − | A somewhat degrading euphemism for the Democratic Party. Although the term is often used in even the mainstream media, liberals and Democrats take offense to it<ref>http://mediamatters.org/items/200608160005</ref>. | + | A somewhat degrading euphemism for the Democratic Party. Although the term is often used in even the mainstream media, liberals and Democrats take offense to it<ref>http://mediamatters.org/items/200608160005</ref>. Generally, only highly partisan Democrats will take offense to the term. |
The term is criticized for being factually and grammatically incorrect, as Democrat is a noun. | The term is criticized for being factually and grammatically incorrect, as Democrat is a noun. | ||
Revision as of 04:52, March 15, 2007
A somewhat degrading euphemism for the Democratic Party. Although the term is often used in even the mainstream media, liberals and Democrats take offense to it[1]. Generally, only highly partisan Democrats will take offense to the term.
The term is criticized for being factually and grammatically incorrect, as Democrat is a noun.
Note that referring to a member of the Democratic Party as a "Democrat" is considered acceptable.