Staff Reports
CNN’s Dana Bash recently shed light on the Democratic National Convention, where it seems the Harris-Walz campaign is attempting to remake masculinity as a softer, friendlier version that avoids the traditional “testosterone-laden” archetype. Essentially, the message appears to be that real men are those who can appreciate a woman in power while softening their masculinity like a tofu burger on an outdoor grill.
Bash pointed out that the Democratic Party is trying to balance the gender gap while rallying around a female candidate at the top of the ticket—something they only managed to do last in 2016. Apparently, the Democrats have concocted a rather unique game plan for dealing with the opposing figure of Donald Trump with their “strong woman” approach, which is essentially the same script they recited back in 2016. However, this time around, they aim to soften things up by introducing some male figures who don’t quite fit the traditional mold. Enter Tim Walz, who is being positioned to appeal to a less “testosterone-laden” demographic of men.
The Democrats’ goal seems to be to showcase that it’s perfectly acceptable for men to be in touch with their emotions, as if suddenly liking scented candles and poetry is going to make them feel at home voting for a woman. Bash suggests that the strategy involves reaching out to those gentlemen who might enjoy a little ‘gun safety course’ in their lives instead of hunting down their next trophy in the wild. The typical conservative, gun-slinging macho man mentality will be left behind like last year’s avocado toast.
#CNN #DanaBash: Emhoff, Walz Speak to Men Who Are Not ‘Testosterone Laden’
LOL, real women don't like emasculated femine men, they want 'testosterone laden' males who are real men.https://t.co/Q7MWD1mq65 pic.twitter.com/3W39RR1KLo
— judy morris (@judymorris3) August 22, 2024
Apparently, this new wave of masculinity doesn’t involve blasting Kid Rock or sharing a post with Hulk Hogan. The Democrats are seemingly hoping to replace the traditional view of manliness with a hybrid model that invites men to feel comfortable supporting a woman. The stern, tough-guy image is out, and in its place, the Harris-Walz campaign is trying to suggest that offering support to a female candidate makes one a “modern man.” Because nothing says “I’m with her” quite like a male supporter wearing a pastel polo and sipping a pumpkin spice latte.
This narrative being spun by the left invites a chuckle or two, especially given that they don’t seem to realize that many men genuinely enjoy embodying traditional masculinity. There’s nothing wrong with a guy who appreciates a good fight or enjoys Kid Rock’s musical escapades. The Democrats might want to get comfy with the fact that there are plenty of men out there—testosterone flowing through their veins—who are proud to be strong supporters of their conservative values and aren’t interested in being pandered to with a politically correct version of masculinity.
