I think I’ve found the proper way to frame it:
Republicans are the equivalent of the guy who says to you; “you know, you’re a low class bastard who doesn’t go to church enough, and I’ll treat you like shit, but if you vote for me, I’ll make sure you can continue to heap shit on anyone beneath you on the totem pole, deal?”
The Democrats are the equivalent of the guy who comes up, slaps you on the back, gives you a big grin and a handshake, and as soon as you turn your back he whispers to the guy next to him as he gestures towards you… “what an asshole”.