Authoritarian‑rhetoric vs Electability

A practical dilemma: confronting and publicly condemning authoritarian, violent rhetoric (and policing excesses) is morally imperative, but loudly doing so can alienate swing voters who default to 'pro‑law enforcement' instincts, making it harder to win elections needed to change policy. Political actors must therefore calibrate messaging and tactics so that accountability does not unintentionally hand short‑term victories to illiberal forces. — This reframes strategy for Democrats and progressives: how you contest dehumanizing or violent rhetoric matters politically as well as ethically, and tactical choices now determine whether reformist coalitions can win and govern.