For many less-engaged voters, elections are driven as much by identity and personality as by policy. Platner was widely portrayed as a rugged, masculine figure who, as The New York Times observed, “offered a masculine model for life that was rare on the left.” His candidacy illustrates how cultural ideas about masculinity can shape political appeal despite serious allegations of misconduct.
“Seven out of ten states voted for and passed measures protecting abortion rights. And at the same time, those states voted heavily for Donald Trump”.
“On Saturday, the conference featured breakout sessions as well as ticketed events featuring Democratic candidates running for statewide offices and keynote speakers Christian F. Nunes, president of the National Organization for Women, and David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.”
On “Roe Day,” we need to recommit to electing lawmakers who will defend abortion rights in Washington and the states. In 2022, we need to vote for women’s lives. Our goal is to elect a 60-vote abortion rights majority in the Senate and flip state legislatures that are currently held by the narrowest of margins.
Being “first” means @KamalaHarris has an opportunity to give other women a seat at the table. More from @ChrisFNunes in @Independent on how our new VP is proving you don’t have to follow outdated norms of what a woman’s role is.
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