Key Facts

• Democrats from many states have made “fight” a key theme in their campaigns.
• Groups of progressive senators call themselves the “fight club.”
• At least 43 Democratic political action committees (PACs) have names that include the word “fight.”
• President Donald Trump has also used the “fight” message, especially after an assassination attempt against him.
• Despite Trump’s efforts, Republicans have lost the association with the word “fight” to the Democrats.
• The shift from “resist” during Trump’s first term to “fight” shows Democrats’ move from opposing Trump to proactively pushing their own agenda.
• Progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez focus on explaining what Democrats want to achieve, not just what they are against.
• Faiz Shakir, a political strategist, says that it is important for Democrats to share clear plans when they say they will fight.