Just days ago, Joe Biden, the supposed unifier-in-chief, called Trump supporters “garbage.” You’d think such a tolerant, progressive Democrat would avoid tossing verbal grenades. But there it was – Biden dismissed millions of Americans who dare to vote differently than he does.

Imagine the media frenzy if Trump had called Biden’s supporters “garbage.” There would be round-the-clock op-eds about Trump’s “dangerous rhetoric” and “deep-seated disdain.” Yet when Democrats go low, it’s brushed off, even normalized.

For years, Democrats have painted themselves as the champions of kindness, equality, and respect. They claim to stand against cruelty and bullying, especially in politics. But there’s a catch – this tolerance doesn’t extend to Republicans. In fact, Democrats seem to have a rule: compassion is only for those who agree with them. For those who don’t? Well… they say stuff like this.

From The Post Millennial:
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) said over the weekend that those who vote for Republicans are “anti-American.”…

“It gave me a chance to tie the Republicans running in these seats, the incumbents, closer to Donald Trump,” she said, adding that she wanted to “remind everybody, if you’re voting for these Republicans in New York, you are voting for someone who supports Donald Trump and you’re anti-woman, you’re anti-abortion, and basically you’re anti-American.”

Hochul’s Bombshell: Calling GOP Voters “Anti-American”

This weekend, Governor Kathy Hochul joined Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation” and took aim at Republicans in New York. Sharpton asked her about a joke from a comedian at a Trump rally that, apparently, struck a nerve.

Hochul seized the chance to go on the offensive, saying that Republicans in New York are anti-woman, anti-abortion, and, wait for it – “anti-American.” Hochul wasn’t just attacking Trump or specific politicians. She was going after the average New Yorker who might be thinking of voting Republican.

It’s a stunning accusation. “Anti-American” is no small insult. Coming from a governor, it implies that if you support any GOP candidate, you’re against everything this country stands for.

It’s not the kind of talk you expect from the party of “unity” and “healing.” Hochul’s comments have left many Republicans wondering just how far Democrats are willing to go to delegitimize conservative viewpoints.

The Hypocrisy Runs Deep

For years, the Democrats have attacked Trump for his harsh language and combative style. He’s been called a bully, a divider, and a danger to democracy itself. But Democrats aren’t any gentler with their opponents.

Remember Hillary Clinton’s “basket of deplorables” remark? Now, Hochul has raised the stakes by calling GOP supporters anti-American. It’s a move that feels straight out of a political playbook that only the left seems allowed to use.

Imagine if a Republican had made such a blanket statement about Democrats. If a GOP governor called Democratic voters anti-American, they’d be skewered by the media. Accusations of fascism would fly, and the condemnation would be swift.

But when Democrats do it, somehow, it’s different. Their disdain for Republican voters is acceptable, even encouraged, by many in the media.

Why the Double Standard?

So, why the double standard? Because, for Democrats, unity only matters if it aligns with their ideals. The left has become increasingly unwilling to tolerate dissent, especially from Republicans.

Hochul’s comments aren’t just a slip of the tongue; they reflect a deeper belief that anyone voting Republican is morally and intellectually inferior. It’s no longer about winning hearts and minds – it’s about painting political opposition as evil.

Former Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin was quick to respond on X (formerly Twitter). He pointed out the irony of Hochul’s “campaign of joy,” noting the sharp disconnect between Democrats’ “unity” rhetoric and their actual language.

It’s as if Democrats have rewritten the rulebook, where tolerance applies to everyone – except Republicans.

The Real Issue: Demonizing Voters

Hochul’s remarks reveal a growing trend in Democratic rhetoric: dehumanizing the opposition. By labeling Republican voters as “anti-American,” Democrats like Hochul make it easier to dismiss their concerns and silence their voices.

If GOP voters are cast as enemies of the state, then any policy, any measure, any law to “control” them can be justified. It’s a dangerous path.

The final question, though, is if Hochul’s words are going to ring true. Will Republican voters allow her to intimidate them from going to the polls? Or will you and the rest of the GOP send a message to hypocrites like the governor—and elect many Republicans this year?

Key Takeaways

• Democrats’ Disdain for Republicans: Biden and Hochul have made it clear that, for some on the left, tolerance only goes one way.
• The Hypocrisy of “Unity”: Democrats claim to be the party of inclusion, yet often brand conservatives as evil.
• Dangerous Rhetoric: Demonizing half the country isn’t just divisive; it’s dangerous.

Source: Daily Wire