Democratic Men Supporting Vice President Harris
Democratic men are reaching out to male voters to support Vice President Harris, focusing on using their gender to send a political signal and creating a permission structure for men to support a Democratic woman at the top of the ticket.
Key Points
- Organizing efforts like White Dudes for Harris, Men for Harris, and Dads for Kamala are aimed at reaching out to men voters
- Leaders believe that having successful men endorse a Democratic woman makes it easier for other men to support her
- Different groups of men have different motivations for supporting Vice President Harris
Pros
- Creating a permission structure for men to support a Democratic woman at the top of the ticket
- Showing support for a woman of color in politics
- Encouraging men to rethink traditional gender roles
Cons
- Men as a group vote substantially more Republican than women
- Challenges in shifting perceptions of masculinity and political party support