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Macho, Macho Men? Democrats Talk Masculinity on Campaign Trail After Years of Trump's Bravado
Campaigns are using macho insults and masculine imagery as male candidates court voters who want leaders willing to fight, analysts said.
- Competitive 2026 midterm races feature candidates weaponizing masculinity, a trend popularized by President Donald Trump. Democrats attempt to project strength and deflect conservative attacks in key contests.
- In Texas, Republicans have targeted Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico with nicknames like 'Low T Talarico,' referencing testosterone. Talarico, 37, faces 63-year-old Ken Paxton and responds by emphasizing personal responsibility.
- Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and former Republican congressman Mike Rogers clashed over 'beta energy' and high school football credentials. Rogers wrote that El-Sayed lacked 'alpha' qualities on social media.
- Emory University professor Beth Reingold noted that male candidates face increased incentives to perform masculinity this election cycle. Research director for the Texas Political Project Joshua Blank added such attacks indicate candidates' alignment with nontraditional views.
- These gendered disputes over 'toughness' serve as a potent undercurrent in several key races that could determine control of Congress. Democrats aim to project confidence while navigating a landscape where masculinity remains central to campaign strategy.
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Macho, macho men? Democrats talk masculinity on campaign trail after years of Trump’s bravado
This year's midterm elections will turn on many issues. The Iran war, tariffs, inflation. Immigration, taxes, health care.
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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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