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Ever since President Donald Trump came on to the political scene, he’s been known for his brash remarks and abrasive speech patterns.

The Democratic response, as put by former first lady Michelle Obama, has mostly been: When they go low, we go high.

Not anymore, it seems.

As Democrats grapple with Republican power in Washington — and an increasingly unenthusiastic base begging lawmakers to do more to thwart Trump’s agenda — they are starting to pick up on the tactics that shot Trump to the presidency in the first place.

Be unapologetic. Be blunt. And go big.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the most obvious example of how this strategy

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