Democrats Have a Man Problem

Donald Trump carried men by roughly 12 points in November , including 57 percent of men under 30 .

The GOP seems to be doing a far more effective job of engaging male voters in ways that reflect the reality of today ’s popular culture.

Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut notes liberal squeamishness about masculine themes.

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona says Democrats have been too hesitant to directly address men.

Democrats are ill-equipped to compete with Republicans for a jacked-up version of manhood because doing so would cut against the interests and rights of a crucial bloc of their coalition: women.

The MAGA movement has done a keen job of tapping into discontent and resentment that many men feel over declining job prospects.

Democrats need to compete by offering a material path out of despair.

Democrats want to get back to eye level with their potential voters, particularly men.

Democrats may not have to bend their values completely out of shape to suit the political environment, but they can't afford to write anyone off.

Just being real could help Democrats appeal to voters of all stripes, but it will resonate with disaffected men.