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Political Language of the Summer: Radical

Updated 2026-08-24 10:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The term 'radical' has become a key political buzzword this summer, with both parties using it to describe opponents as they move further from the center in their campaigns.

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The Hill
As campaigns prepare for the crucial fall stretch ahead of the midterm elections, the word “radical” is being slung against candidates on both sides of the aisle. It’s happening as both parties are pulled from the political center, and it’s being used by Republicans against Democrats and Democrats
2026-08-24 10:00 UTC
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