How Trump changed the way US women vote
A decade after his infamous Access Hollywood tape, the gender divide is again shaping a pivotal midterm election
TL;DR
- The 2005 Access Hollywood tape, where Trump boasted about groping women, was initially seen as a threat to his presidential campaign but was overshadowed by later "October surprises."
- Trump's election in 2016, despite the tape, led to a significant shift in how US women vote, with a notable divergence between college-educated white women and other groups.
- Suburban women's "revolt" in 2018 contributed to Democratic victories and a record number of women elected to the House of Representatives.
- The overturning of Roe v. Wade has mobilized Gen Z women, increasing their progressive engagement, while their male peers have trended rightward.
- Recent polling shows a significant gender gap in approval ratings and support for candidates, suggesting women's votes will be crucial in upcoming elections.
- The article discusses specific races in Maine and Arizona, highlighting how the gender divide and political polarization are playing out.
- The potential for bipartisanship is examined in Arizona with the Hobbs-Giles ticket, questioning its viability in the current political climate.