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- Are male voters reluctant to vote for a woman? Harris’ backers are confronting the question head on (newsbreak.com)
Concerns About Male Voter Resistance to Kamala Harris
Concerns have surfaced about the potential reluctance of some men to vote for Kamala Harris due to her gender.
Harris’ supporters are making direct appeals to male voters, hoping to overcome sexism and apathy. Former President Obama has spoken to Black men specifically about this issue.
The Harris campaign is reaching out to men through various channels, including top male supporters like Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and advertising campaigns targeting sporting events.
Despite Harris’ historic candidacy, she has not publicly embraced its groundbreaking nature as Hillary Clinton did in 2016. Instead, she emphasizes her experience and promises a strong military.
Polling suggests that electing a woman president is not a high priority for men, who are more likely to support Trump.
The Harris campaign believes she can appeal to male voters by focusing on issues like the economy. They are also launching an effort to have Harris and Walz appear in male-skewing media before the election.
Walz has already made efforts to connect with male voters through events like a Twitch-livestreamed rally and a planned hunting outing.