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Where do they come up with these narratives?
Look at the party’s approval ratings. That’s Democrats telling their leaders to get tough with Trump, which has been going on for months.
Also, Democrats are by definition “virtue-minded,” which is not at all incompatible with wanting to get tough on a thug.