Is Kensington, Philadelphia heavily Democrat dominated and people are so drugged out on the streets they look dead?

The claim has two main components: political dominance and the visible drug crisis in Kensington, Philadelphia. Regarding political affiliation, sources such as bestneighborhood.org confirm that Kensington is heavily Democrat-dominated, consistent with Philadelphia's overall status as a Democratic stronghold. The political map shows that the area votes predominantly for Democrats, supporting this part of the claim.

On the issue of drug use and public impairment, multiple credible sources including The New York Times and CBS News describe Kensington as one of the most drug-plagued neighborhoods in Philadelphia, with open-air drug markets and many residents visibly affected by substance abuse. The New York Post and other media have documented footage showing people slumped over and passed out on the streets, which aligns with the description that people appear 'so drugged out they look dead.' This is corroborated by reports of ongoing efforts by city officials to combat the drug epidemic there.

While the phrase 'look dead' is subjective and somewhat hyperbolic, it reflects the widely reported visible severity of drug addiction in the neighborhood. Therefore, both parts of the claim are supported by recent and reliable reporting, making the overall claim mostly true.