The Problem With "Weird"
Briefly

Governor Tim Walz's vice-presidential nomination highlights a shift towards embracing 'normalcy' in the Democratic Party as a response to Trump-era politics.
Walz's invocation of 'weird' at the DNC captures a cultural strategy aimed at contrasting Democrats with Trump's agenda, defining normalcy through patriotism and family values.
The Democratic pursuit of a normalcy narrative may conflict with its historical role as a champion of democratic reform, rooted in social movements that challenged traditional politics.
The term 'normal,' historically linked to medical science and societal norms, serves both as a political tool and an ideological challenge for the Democratic Party.
Read at The Nation
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