Democrats say they want a fighter. Does it have to be a White man?

According to The 19th, Democratic strategists, noting President Trump's gains with young male voters through his aggressive political brand, are now backing candidates described as aesthetically masculine men who can champion economic populism and speak like everyday voters. The shift raises questions about whether Democrats' strategy to compete for young male supporters must center specifically on white male candidates.

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