Summary

Many Democrats, especially women, expressed disillusionment and frustration online, viewing the result as a reflection of deep-seated misogyny in the U.S.

Harris supporters highlighted anger that a “felony convicted, twice-impeached” Trump prevailed over a female candidate.

Comparisons to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 loss resurfaced, with many attributing Trump’s win to targeted appeals to young men, including appearances with influencers like Joe Rogan.

The election outcome has intensified concerns over growing right-wing radicalization among young men.

  • Em Adespoton@lemmy.ca
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    10 hours ago

    Exactly; “Democrats” are the party of the “not Republicans”. With how far right the Overton window has shifted, that covers a LOT of the political spectrum, much of which is in opposition.

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      7 hours ago

      And yet, the Overton window isn’t wide enough to fight a tiny slice of window, which is “far right fascists”

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        7 hours ago

        That’s the point; the different groups are just as likely to fight each other as the far right, which now has an entire party to itself.