We live in a (representative) Democracy. So sometimes people use the word "democratic" in nonpartisan terms.

https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/departments-centers/democratic-engagement-and-accountability-idea-institute

No matter your partisan persuasion, the words "democratic" or "democracy" aren't necessarily evil. https://twitter.com/marmstrong2014/status/1250206525387345920

From the nonpartisan institution which is facilitating this town hall:

We focus on three related areas: generating and disseminating knowledge abt US political institutions, w/a special emphasis on elections; studying and high quality political dialogue and; and furthering the university’s mission announced in its motto: "education for citizenship."

I had to slightly edit for 140 space character limitations. Actual quote (and more info) is in the original tweet for this thread.