No Kings? Lame Slogan or Midterm Rallying Cry for Democrats?

On The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, the hosts debated the Democrats’ new “No Kings” slogan. Buck dismissed it outright as “lame”, calling it another example of empty, bumper-sticker politics that substitutes fear for substance. Clay, however, argued that while the slogan sounds weak, it could actually work in the midterms. His reasoning: Trump’s base often doesn’t turn out unless he’s on the ballot, leaving Republicans exposed in off-year races. Meanwhile, Democrats like Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey ran campaigns framed almost entirely as referendums on Trump—and won. By keeping Trump front and center with “No Kings,” Democrats may have found a way to energize their base and spook independents, even if the slogan itself is thin.

The takeaway: Buck sees “No Kings” as a hollow line, but Clay warns it could still be an effective rallying cry if Republicans don’t counter with a stronger message.