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The Return of the Democratic Manly Man
Brian Poindexter, a Democratic House candidate in Ohio, is emphasizing traditional masculinity in his campaign to appeal to male voters, a demographic the Democratic Party has struggled to retain. The article highlights his efforts and similar strategies by other Democratic candidates, including a retired firefighter, a mayor, and a Navy SEAL, as part of a broader party push to reconnect with working-class men.
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