Democratic leaders are concerned about losing male voters to Trump, particularly young men, following the 2020 election. They explore strategies to regain this demographic, namely by embracing masculinity in cultural messages and focusing on economic issues relevant to blue-collar America. However, the effectiveness of these approaches remains uncertain, compounded by the challenge of ensuring that voters view the Democrats' message as authentic. Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss emphasizes the need for meaningful outreach rather than superficial discussions about masculinity.
"One refrain has been a yearning for a 'Rogan of the left' who might woo back all the dudes who have migrated to MAGA."
"Jake Auchincloss believes that the party has to make a serious, sustained outreach effort to connect with men... 'No one wants to hear men talk about masculinity.'"
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