Bulwark Takes The 82-Year-Old Democrat Trolling Ted Cruz Into Oblivion
Feb 17, 2026
Lauren Egan, reporter behind the Opposition newsletter who covers Democrats and electoral politics. She unpacks Louise Lucas’s rise as an unapologetic, meme-savvy Virginia lawmaker. They discuss Lucas’s role in aggressive redistricting. They dig into her online feuds with Republicans like Ted Cruz and whether punchy, vulgar social media tactics help Democrats win.
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Local Figure Drives National Social Media Strategy
- An unexpected state senator, Louise Lucas, is energizing Democrats with a bold, meme-driven social media persona.
- Her online trolling around Virginia redistricting has become a model for how local figures can influence national digital political tactics.
Trolling Ted Cruz Goes Viral
- Louise Lucas directly taunted Ted Cruz and used vulgar language to rile up opponents and grab media attention.
- Lauren Egan recounts Lucas tweeting at Cruz and making headlines on Fox News for their Twitter beef.
Grandmother Explains Internet Memes
- Lucas crafts memes and internet-savvy content like the 'cuck chair' that surprised colleagues and younger family members.
- Lauren Egan shares that Lucas even had to explain meme terminology to her adult daughter.