Senator Says Democrats Have Alienated Young Male Voters

A senator said Democrats have become anti-men and alienated young male voters by describing them as the problem, contributing to losses with that group since 2016. The statement came during a discussion with a Republican congressman from Texas and a Democratic strategist about masculinity, parenting and the party's struggles with working-class men.

The conversation began after the host asked the senator about data showing men are nearly twice as likely as women to live with their parents in the current economy. "We've lost the vote," the senator said while discussing traditional union workers and male voters.

" The senator argued that Democrats cannot rebuild support among male voters by blaming them for broader societal problems. "Now if you identify anyone as the problem or blame them for some things, then you're going to lose," the senator said. The Democratic strategist acknowledged concerns about young men struggling socially and economically.

She noted that she has been a part-time college professor for 33 years and said there is something going on with young men in the country. The strategist rejected the idea that women were responsible for young men's frustrations. "I don't want men to think that the reason why young men are suffering is because some woman," she said.

"I'm not a fan of gentle parenting," the congressman said while discussing discipline and household expectations. The senator said Democrats have been losing working-class male voters for years, dating back to 2016. "I've witnessed that migration away from the Democratic Party starting back in 2016," the senator said.

The discussion highlighted the party's losses with male voters since 2016. Participants examined factors including economic conditions, social barriers and messaging that may have contributed to the shift. Brazile pointed to historical barriers faced by women while recognizing current challenges for young men.

The exchange reflected broader questions about how political parties address gender-specific economic and social issues.