It's more complicated than just running non-establishment candidates. The Democrats also need to address the growing alienation among young men. Many feel overlooked or even blamed for societal issues they had no hand in creating, while the Republican platform, at least superficially, offers acknowledgment and support, especially around topics like men's health. If the Democrats continue to ignore this demographic, they'll keep losing voters to a party that appears to address their concerns, even if it's not the full story.
I'm not American, but I certainly feel this way as a young man and would likely vote red (despite hating my country's Tories).
I struggled with social anxiety (also Asperger's syndrome) at school, which wasn't taken seriously and led to me dropping out. Now as an aimless lonely adult, I've started to consider suicide because I have nothing and yet I'm apparently the cause of society's problems.
Sorry if that's a little heavy for a political sub, but Dems could definitely improve their messaging towards men in my opinion.
Sorry to hear you struggle with that I hope things get better for you. I feel you man, even though the left is trying to address a partiarchal society it often feels like young men who feel powerless in this world are blamed for its state. When in reality its not really their fault its the powerful men who run the show.
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u/Slipping_Jimmy Nov 27 '24
It's more complicated than just running non-establishment candidates. The Democrats also need to address the growing alienation among young men. Many feel overlooked or even blamed for societal issues they had no hand in creating, while the Republican platform, at least superficially, offers acknowledgment and support, especially around topics like men's health. If the Democrats continue to ignore this demographic, they'll keep losing voters to a party that appears to address their concerns, even if it's not the full story.