Elwood Watson: Can Democrats Win Back Men?
- Donald Trump won about 56% of votes from young men aged 18 to 29 last November, defeating Kamala Harris in this demographic.
- This shift follows a decline from 2008, when Barack Obama secured 62% of young male votes against John McCain, marking a major loss for Democrats.
- In response, the Democratic Party is investing $20 million in a multiyear initiative called Speaking With American Men to analyze and improve outreach.
- Polls show a 24-point gender gap favoring Trump among voters aged 18 to 29, while cultural alienation and economic concerns contribute to Democrats’ unpopularity with young men.
- The party's effort suggests recognition of a young men problem and the potential upside of better engagement, but lasting change depends on addressing economic and cultural factors.
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Elwood Watson: Can Democrats win back men?
You’ve probably been bombarded with messages about how the Democratic Party is frantically attempting to regain young men’s support. As a professor who teaches courses in gender and sexuality studies, I have followed this recent development with avid interest. “Speaking With American Men: A Strategic Plan” (SAM) is a $20 million plan to “study the syntax, language and content that gains attention and virality.” Ilyse Hogue, the former president …
How Dems Can Stop Alienating Young Men: Some Unsolicited Advice
Last November, Donald Trump soundly defeated Kamala Harris among young men 18 to 29 years old, racking up about 56% of their votes according to the Associated Press. That represents a huge decline from 2008, the climax of the Barack Obama coalition, when the Democratic candidate won 62% of the young male vote against GOP challenger John McCain. Clearly, Democrats have a young man problem — and they've vowed to do something about it. Accordingly,…
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