Fearmongering is, for those that might not be familiar with the term, the use of fear to advance one’s own opinions and agenda towards some end. Most recently, it has been used in election campaigns and as a tool to enter an unjust war. It was long ago perfected by McCarthy-era politicians playing on America’s fear of communism. Since this time, the Republican party has embraced the strategy, and all of America should fully expect this as an ongoing campaign tactic of the Republican party. Fear of terrorism was essentially George W. Bush’s campaign strategy in 2004. Sadly, however, history shows time and time again that the masses buy in to it. Sure, it’s sickening to watch, but it’s become a mainstay of partisan Republican politics. Until now. One presidential candidate, who I would have hoped was morally above using one of my most loathed political tactics decided to make the use of fearmongering bi-partisan.

Hillary Clinton’s newest campaign advertisement that has been airing in the upcoming primary states (Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont) explicitly uses fearmongering to scare up some extra votes. Don’t believe me? Watch it for yourself.

Whoever the final nominee of the Democratic Party ends up being, it sure would be tough to support someone who uses the same dirty tactics that helped elect George W Bush.