Elwood Watson: Can Democrats Win Back Men?
- In the 2024 U.S. election, Donald Trump won about 56% of votes from men aged 18 to 29, surpassing Kamala Harris in that group.
- This shift follows a decline from 62% Democratic support among young men in 2008 and reflects economic stagnation and feelings of invisibility among this cohort.
- The Democratic Party launched the $20 million 'Speaking With American Men: A Strategic Plan' to study messaging that resonates with young men and to reverse declining support.
- Recent polls show a nine-point drop in Democrat support among men 18-29 since 2020, with decreases especially among young men of color, while men face higher risks of suicide, drug abuse, and labor-market withdrawal.
- These trends suggest Democrats must address economic and social challenges facing young men sincerely, as condescension or insincerity have hindered their appeal within this group.
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