Breaking down the the yawning gender gap dividing Gen Z: From the Politics Desk
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Breaking down the the yawning gender gap dividing Gen Z: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, we break down our latest poll showing how Gen Z voters are viewing the presidential race in the final days. Plus, national political reporter Ben Kamisar looks at the explosion of outside spending this election cycle. And senior political reporter Jonathan Allen explains what the location of Kamala Harris’ closing-argument address reveals. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.The Gen Z gender gap: Women drive advantage for Harris, with men dividedBy Stephanie Perry, Marc Trussler and Mara HaegerHalf of registered voters under 30 years old plan to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris...
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Beyond the gender gap: Presidential politics is a ‘masculinity contest’
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Beyond the gender gap: Presidential politics is a ‘masculinity contest’

Politics tamfitronics In the United States, women have, for decades, tilted toward Democrats, who today are leaning into issues like abortion access and economic equality. Men have leaned toward Republicans, who are evoking traditional gender roles in discussing gun violence, child care, and family planning.But this campaign underscores a preference – beyond gender – for masculinity in the nation’s highest office, says Lindsey Meeks, a University of Oklahoma professor specializing in political communication and gender: “It doesn’t have to necessarily be a man, but still really liking a masculine presence at that level.”Politics tamfitronics Why We Wrote ThisThe gender gap in U.S. presidential politics is not new. But in this election year, the importance of projecting power has become gendered. Both candidates are wooing voters with their own brands of masculinity.Former President Donald Trump’s...
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Seth Meyers is trading politics for parenting in new standup special
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Seth Meyers is trading politics for parenting in new standup special

Politics tamfitronics By: Brooke Lefferts, The Associated PressPosted: 8:38 AM CDT Friday, Oct. 25, 2024NEW YORK (AP) — Seth Meyers admits there are times when he’s in a disagreement with his wife or absurd situation with his kids and he can’t help immediately thinking about making it into a bit. The comedian and host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” has morphed several of those amusing stories into his latest HBO/Max standup special “Dad Man Walking.”Read this article for free:To continue reading, please subscribe:Monthly Digital Subscription$19 $0 for the first 4 weeks*Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.comRead the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaperAccess News Break, our award-winning appPlay interactive puzzlesContinue*No charge for 4 weeks then billed as $19 every four weeks (new subscribers and qualified returning subscribers only). Cancel anytime.NEW YORK (AP) — Seth Meyers admits...
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