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Macho, Macho Men? Democrats Talk Masculinity on Campaign Trail After Years of Trump's Bravado
Democrats are countering Republican attacks with tougher rhetoric and masculine imagery as male voters show greater openness to candidates who will fight, analysts said.
- Senate campaigns in Michigan and Texas are increasingly weaponizing masculinity, with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers trading personal jabs over their high school football credentials.
- Donald Trump's tough-guy politics, established over a decade ago, reshaped the political landscape by belittling rivals and prioritizing displays of vigor, influencing current candidates to adopt more assertive strategies.
- El-Sayed accused Rogers of "beta energy" during their debate over football credentials, while Rogers countered on social media that "nothing screams alpha quite like a 41-year-old desperately reminding everyone he was popular in high school."
- Texas Republicans labeled Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico as "Low T Talarico," questioning his masculinity; Talarico countered by emphasizing personal responsibility and alluding to corruption allegations against Ken Paxton.
- Experts suggest these attacks signal candidate alignment with societal values; Emory University professor Beth Reingold noted "Democratic voters want a candidate who will fight," indicating male candidates face increased pressure to perform traditional masculinity.
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This year's midterm elections will turn on many issues. The Iran war, tariffs, inflation. Immigration, taxes, health care. But there is another, potentially potent undercurrent in several key races that could determine control of Congress - what makes a real man? It's the latest example [...]
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This year’s midterm elections will turn on many issues. The Iran war, tariffs, inflation. Immigration, taxes, health care. But there is another, potentially potent undercurrent in several key races that could determine control of Congress
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