'Toxic masculinity' was a mistake. Now Democrats are paying the price
Democrats are discovering something on the campaign trail that conservatives have been saying for years: Men want to know that being a man still means something.
TL;DR
- Men desire to understand the significance of being a man.
- Masculinity is a notable undercurrent in several 2026 Senate races.
- Democratic candidates are focusing on projecting toughness.
- Democrats are defending themselves against Republican attacks on their masculinity.
- Candidates are offering their own definitions of manhood.