Gold Star Families
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Gold Star families portrayed as morally central and emotionally sacred
[appeal_to_emotion], [loaded_language]
“The sacred debt we owe to every Gold Star family that carries a burden heavier than any rucksack we ever shouldered.”
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Framed as included, honored, and central to political legitimacy in the Republican narrative
[appeal_to_emotion], [cherry_picking]
“He met with Gold Star families on the airport tarmac before riding to the event venue.”