How liberal is Yale?

<p>“One tip for fitting in: don’t write “democrat politicians” if you mean “Democratic politicians.” Using “democrat” as an adjective in this way is a deliberate (although piddling) insult used by some Republicans.”</p>

<p>Huh? I thought it was the other way around, after all, even Republicans are under the democratic system. What’s wrong with calling members of the Democratic Party Democrat politicians, or just Democrats, for short?</p>