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Republicans lean on testosterone politics ahead of midterms

Original: Are you man enough? Republicans bet on ‘virile, brawny’ testosterone to juice the midterms By Sam Wolfson Hoping to win

Sam Wolfson reports in the Guardian that Republicans, hoping to win back male voters, are promoting a politics of masculinity built around testosterone as the upcoming midterms approach. The Trump White House is embracing what the piece calls a regressive idea that one hormone could act as a magic elixir of masculinity, framing the party as virile and brawny against its opponents.

Why now: The midterms are approaching and the Republican male-focused messaging strategy is drawing attention and debate.

Republican PartyDonald TrumpSam WolfsonThe Guardian

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• Are you man enough? Republicans bet on ‘virile, brawny’ testosterone to juice the midterms By Sam Wolfson Hoping to win back male voters, the Trump White House is pushing the regressive idea that one hormone could be a magic elixir of masculinity https://www.… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 2

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