r/Michigan • u/LavenderBloomings • Feb 28 '25

Politics 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 Michigan Democratic Gov. Whitmer makes direct appeal to young men after sharp shift in election

https://apnews.com/article/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-young-men-e237387d0762e900f2dc7e38a1c49f7b
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u/TaterTotJim Feb 28 '25

This messaging is annoying. Do something for young men.

I would say I align w a lot of the democratic messaging but feel like the party hasn’t been for me for quite some time. That’s okay, I just keep quiet and vote.

But if I was a young male I would be questioning why I would even consider the Democratic Party..

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u/FearlessThree6 Feb 28 '25

I hear this from a growing number of young men, and I'm genuinely curious, what would you like a state or even national leader to do for young men?

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u/TaterTotJim Feb 28 '25

I would again like to preface that I am not a young man, I would consider myself more middle aged at 36. This was missed by a few people in my OP. I am good overall and have no complaints in life and am well adjusted as one can be.

There is a glaring lack of participation in society from many young men. People have theorized a lot of things. I give certain weight to “learning styles” and “socialization” but am no expert.

I don’t have an answer myself but maybe people could start talking to these guys?

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u/FearlessThree6 Feb 28 '25

I think starting the dialogue is what the governor is attempting to do, but you said her messaging was annoying and that she should actually DO something. So what is it that you suggest she do?

A lot of these young men are actively choosing to exclude themselves from society. They aren’t being forced out. So it's difficult for me to see what needs to be done. And personally, I have not heard many people advocating FOR anything, merely against something, or complaining that no one is listening to them.

I'm listening. What is needed?

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u/TaterTotJim Feb 28 '25

Again, I implore you to ask the young men. I want the best for them and all youth, but I cannot speak for them.

Scolding people for not supporting democrats is not the way to grow New Democrats, that is my only point. So maybe dont do that. I say this as a Whitmer supporter, it’s a terrible look.

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u/FearlessThree6 Feb 28 '25

Who is scolding? She is actively working to improve male education rates, and she is the one imploring young men to consider the best future of all people.

And that's what it comes down to. Young men, as a voting block, tend not to take others into consideration. They want their lives to be better, and they're willing to trade the welfare of those who are less privileged than they.

And there is a political party right now that is willing to make that trade for them.