What's really behind America's men and women election?
0Yash lalwaniOctober 27, 2024
Donald Trump has a massive advantage among men, while women support Kamala Harris by a similar margin. The political gender gap reflects a decade of societal change and could influence the US election. Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to gain a presidential nomination and only the second woman to ever come this close, goes to great measures not to discuss her identity. "Listen, I am running because I believe that I am the best person to do this job at this moment for all Americans, regardless of race and gender," the vice president stated in a CNN interview last month.
"Madame President" would be a fresh concept in America, and it's logical to think that while many voters would be enthusiastic about it, others would be wary. The Harris team will not admit it openly, but one official recently told me that they believe there is "hidden sexism" here that will dissuade some people from voting for any woman for president. It's 2024, and few people want to be the jerk who tells a pollster straight that they don't believe a woman is qualified for the presidency (but many are willing to share misogynistic memes on social media).
Who will win this election Donald Trump v Kamala Harris?
The Trump campaign claims gender has nothing to do with it. "Kamala is weak, dishonest, and dangerously liberal, and that's why the American people will reject her on November 5th," according to the report. Although Bryan Lanza, a top advisor to the campaign, texted me that he believes Trump will win because "the male gender gap gives us the edge". The last time a woman ran for president, negative opinions against her gender were there. Hillary Clinton boasted eight years ago that she was the first female nominee to a major political party. The campaign's slogan "I'm with Her" was a not-so-subtle reminder of her trailblazing position. Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean recalls discussing Clinton's candidacy with voters.