Republicans find Gov. Tim Walz's traditional masculinity and 'manly man' traits 'terrifying' as he joins Kamala Harris on the 2024 Democrat ticket. Bloomberg op-ed argues that his background as a coach, military veteran, and avid hunter challenges MAGA mythology and threatens the GOP's traditional masculinity beliefs.
Key Points
Walz's background as a coach, veteran, and hunter is unsettling for the GOP
Republicans are now targeting his traditional masculinity traits instead of attacking Harris' race and gender
Walz's 'manly man' qualities challenge MAGA mythology according to the op-ed
Pros
Challenges traditional masculinity beliefs
Represents a different image for the Democratic Party
Cons
Causing division and controversy among Republicans