Democrats Still Searching for a Path Forward Months After 2024 Election
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Report: Dems Spend $20M on Plan to Win Back Male Voters
Above: Attendees with D.C. Young Republicans watch the U.S. Presidential debate between then-presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris at Dirty Water in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 10, 2024. Image copyright: Craig Hudson/Contributor/The Washington Post via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
The DNC's new social media push shows it recognizes its failure to connect with young male voters, who simply felt forgotten by the party that until recently always had their support. By tapping sharp leaders like Gavin Newsom for podcasts, they're meeting these voters where they are. Newsom's charisma and willingness to listen signal a smart pivot to rebuild trust for 2028, proving Democrats can fight for men's interests without losing their core values.
Republican narrative
The DNC's social media push shows the party still doesn't understand young men's discontent. Even liberal David Hogg has acknowledged that men feel judged and ignored by Democrats' elitist tone. Newsom's flashy new podcast is completely inauthentic — more about branding than understanding. Throwing money at ads or mimicking so-called "manosphere" vibes won't rebuild trust. Democrats won't change men's minds until they sincerely change their own.