The upcoming Vice Presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will provide Americans with a clear view of the two conflicting masculinities represented by the candidates.
This conversation is particularly important as the Harris campaign continues to struggle among working-class white men, a crucial voting bloc that could make or break the election. While Harris may have hoped that Walz’s inclusion on the ticket would help strengthen their standing among this group, it seems that the opposite may be happening.
.@JDVance: "There's nothing that pisses off America's leadership class and angers Kamala Harris more than when a working class person in the heartland of this country complains about what a bad job she is doing." pic.twitter.com/gaQtXG8vuj
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 22, 2024
Unlike Vance, Walz does not have a deep understanding of the way of lifewestern blue-collar state. Walz’s view of protecting women aligns with the typical leftist ideology, which places men in a subordinate role. This can be seen in the left’s insistence that the best way for men to protect women is to safeguard abortion. This ideology portrays men as mere supporters of female domination, rather than equals.
Men are grossed out by Kamala-Tim because there is nothing to hook them. The "man" on the ticket is a weird little troll-like creep with bilateral limp wrists, and the female is a sexless, vapid HR boss who projects a deep hatred of masculine men.
Both couples seem like…
— Peachy Keenan (@KeenanPeachy) September 29, 2024
This is perfectly exemplified in a recent interview between MSNBC host Jen Pskai and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, where Pskai credits Emhoff with reshaping the perception of masculinity.
This distorted view of masculinity is further perpetuated by Pskai’s reference to Emhoff as a “wife guy,” implying that men should only serve a supporting role in women’s lives. This belittling of men’s roles not only undermines their importance in society but also diminishes the value of their opinions and perspectives.
On the other hand, Vance understands that there are millions of American men who feel left behind in a world where they are not allowed to lead. These men have a sense of responsibility to protect and provide for their families beyond the feminist worldview that elevates abortion rights above all other issues. This sentiment is reflected in the most recent New York Times/Sienna Poll, where only 6% of men identified abortion as their single most important issue. For them, the economy, immigration, democracy, and inflation are of greater concern.
As the debate between Vance and Walz approaches, their differences will become increasingly apparent. Vance comes from the world that Walz pretends to understand, but in reality, is disconnected from. Vance has risen from his own humble beginnings, attending an Ivy League school and then returning to help his fellow Americans. He understands the struggles and concerns of everyday Americans, while Walz remains out of touch and unable to relate.
If you work hard and play by the rules, you ought to be able to get ahead. But on Kamala Harris's watch, home prices are skyrocketing and mortgage rates are through the roof.
When Donald Trump is back in the White House, we're going to make the American Dream affordable again. pic.twitter.com/CAmypFKsDz
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 21, 2024
While Vice Presidential debates have had minimal impact on past elections, Tuesday’s debate could solidify the Trump/Vance ticket in the minds of blue-collar males. This would be a significant blow to Harris, as her chances of winning the election would decrease significantly. In the end, it is clear that voters need a Vice President who truly understands and values the issues facing men in America, someone like J.D. Vance, rather than someone like Tim Walz who is more concerned with promoting a distorted ideology of masculinity.