This year’s midterm elections will turn on many issues. The Iran war, tariffs, inflation. Immigration, taxes, health care.
But there is another, potentially potent undercurrent in several key races that could determine control of Congress — what makes a real man?
It’s the latest example of tough-guy politics since Donald Trump brought his own version of masculinity to the trail more than a decade ago, belittling Republican rivals and defeating two Democratic women in his White House campaigns. Now many Democrats are trying to project their own manhood — or at least more confidently deflect conservatives’ attacks — as they try to return to power.
I’ve heard food responses from Abdul on masculinity so I think most candidates have a healthy idea of masculinity, but that is of course different when you’re throwing jabs at the other opponent who believes things like “beta” and “woke” are insults to begin with.
Call me beta all day long, I never care whatsoever lol. But they sure do.