Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a gender gap issue with men in polls, but it’s not based on sexism. Former President Barack Obama blamed sexism for the problem, but it could be that Harris is not connecting with male voters. There are likely multiple factors contributing to the gender gap, such as Harris’ underwhelming performances and Democrats’ tired strategies. One significant issue is Democrats’ constant attempt to make masculinity a bad thing. The party has promoted beta males as the ideal masculinity, with Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, being seen as a model of modern masculinity. However, recent events have raised questions about this portrayal. Democrats have tried to appeal to men with staged events, such as Tim Walz’s pheasant hunt, which backfired. The party’s focus on beta males and attempts to redefine masculinity may be contributing to the gender gap issue. Instead of blaming sexism, Democrats should address their attitudes towards masculinity and accept that the country is not inherently sexist. America would benefit from a more genuine approach to understanding and addressing the gender gap issue.
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Democrats must address their man problem themselves, says Daily News
