Republicans Accuse Democrats of Being Communists in Attack Campaigns.

Donald Trump and other Republicans have been using the labels "Marxists" and "communists" to attack Democrats, despite the fact that it is inaccurate and potentially dangerous. Experts say that this type of political messaging only furthers the country's polarization and attempts to demonize an entire party with a description that has long been associated with America's enemies. While it may be effective at animating voters who form the Republican base, it may not be an effective strategy in next year's general election as it doesn't easily sway moderate and independent voters who don't see evidence that ties Democrats to those ideologies.