(I wrote this before the election but didn’t post it because I knew certain people would take it wrong. I’m not saying to take away voting rights! I’m saying what I said. The 2024 election showed that when women and youth are exposed to alternative media, they vote differently. And that the Democrat campaign was not persuasive. )

American politics, education, and culture has been greatly altered since women fought for the right to vote. Since the 1960s especially, women have helped lead the country deeper into socialism and big government and further from its origins. They have often been funded and supported by men. This article describes how without their votes, the Democrats would not be able to pass these policies.

Why did Harris spend so much time speaking to youth and women compared to Trump? Do men and women have different views on what they expect from a government ?

Obviously many women do have different views about politics than men. If it wasn’t for the 18-24 year olds and women voters, the Democrats would most likely never win the presidency using their current campaign . They would have to change their policies and marketing strategy because men generally do not vote for bigger government or more taxes to increase income redistribution or restrictions on personal freedoms .

Women are more likely to vote for increased spending on education, health, and reducing income inequality. Whole most people see income inequality as a problem, less than half of surveyed respondents think the federal government is the solution.

In theory , it’s important that politicians have to court the vote of youth and women because they tend to be more concerned about fairness, minority representation and their own future than the older male voters . But they are also the easiest to manipulate because of these same traits.

But this method didn’t work for 2024. In her speeches Harris tried to provoke anger about abortion rights and criticize Trump while more voters were actually concerned about her plans to fix the economy. Her campaign failed to adequately address the daily economic struggles of working families and single people. Celebrity appearances were not enough to get the win.

Democrats get their votes by appealing to women and youth , but do Democrats necessarily want what’s best for these voters ? Are the Democrat policies better in the long term? That question is still up for debate . But there’s no question that elections would change drastically if women and youth couldn’t vote.

The following details come from my research using ChatGPT.

Yet, Trump won. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/us/elections/women-feminism-harris-trump.html

The 18-24 year-old demographic has also become an increasingly influential group in recent elections, especially as their turnout has risen in response to issues they feel strongly about, such as climate change, social justice, student debt, and healthcare. *However , young men are shifting to the right , at least partly because fewer men go to college after high school .

Here’s a closer look at their impact:

1. Voter Turnout Trends

• Historically, young voter turnout has been lower than other age groups, but recent elections have seen a surge. In 2020, for example, turnout among 18-24 year-olds was one of the highest in recent history.

2. Party Preferences

• Young voters tend to lean more Democratic, especially on progressive social and environmental issues. In the last few election cycles, they have overwhelmingly supported Democratic candidates at the national level.

3. Impact on Swing States

• In close races, especially in swing states, 18-24 year-old voters can play a critical role. Since these states often determine the Electoral College outcome, even a small increase in turnout from this age group can make a significant difference.

4. Campaign Focus and Issues

• Recognizing this potential, campaigns have increased efforts to connect with young voters through platforms they frequent (like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat) and address issues they care about, such as climate change, criminal justice reform, and student debt relief.

5. Long-term Shifts

• As more 18-24 year-olds engage politically, their influence could shift traditional voting patterns over time. If they continue to vote consistently in favor of certain issues and candidates, they could reshape party platforms, especially if they become a dependable voting bloc in future elections.

Based on the data, if women and 18-24 year-olds weren’t voting, campaigns would look dramatically different in terms of messaging, issue focus, and even the resources allocated across states. Here’s how things might change:

1. Shift in Policy Focus

• Social Issues: Campaigns would likely put less emphasis on issues like reproductive rights, healthcare access, paid family leave, and education funding—issues that traditionally resonate with women and younger voters.

• Environmental and Climate Change: Younger voters especially drive the conversation on climate change. Without them, there might be less urgency for campaigns to address climate policies, pushing environmental topics down on the priority list.

• Student Debt and Education Reform: With younger voters out of the picture, student debt reform would likely receive less attention, as would reforms in higher education and financial aid.

2. Campaign Tone and Style

• Campaigns would likely become more traditional and conservative in tone, catering to older, more established voters. Instead of the high-energy, innovative messaging styles (memes, social media engagement, influencer partnerships) often used to appeal to young voters, campaigns might focus on more traditional media, like television ads, radio, and in-person town halls.

• Since women often respond to narratives of community, empathy, and family well-being, messaging could also become more individualistic or economy-focused without these voters.

3. Resource Allocation and Swing State Strategy

• Campaigns would likely concentrate resources in different swing states. Suburban areas, where women are often a critical demographic, might receive less attention, with a greater focus on rural and certain urban areas.

• In states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, where young and female voters helped determine the outcome in recent elections, strategies would shift toward demographics and regions with older, often more male-dominated voting bases.

• Likely Outcome Without Female Votes: Bush likely still wins, but by a slightly larger margin.

4. Less Emphasis on Progressive Issues

• Without younger and female voters, there would be reduced pressure to address progressive topics, which might lead campaigns to shift their messaging towards topics that resonate more with older or male voters, such as job growth, tax cuts, and national security.

• As a result, party platforms could become less progressive and more traditionally conservative across both major parties, as the incentives to adopt progressive stances would decrease.

5. Potential Impact on Electoral College Outcomes

• With these demographic groups removed from the electorate, elections would lean more in favor of Republican candidates, given that male and older voters have traditionally shown stronger support for the GOP in recent years.

• Campaigns would focus more heavily on states with larger older or male-dominated voting bases, leading to different geographic and issue-based strategies within the Electoral College.

In short, removing women and 18-24 year-old voters would result in campaigns focusing more on older, male, and often more conservative voters. This would significantly shift the political landscape, affecting not only electoral outcomes but also the broader direction of U.S. policy.

What if women and youth couldn’t vote?

Without the influence of youth and female voters, Democrats would be more likely to shift toward positions that overlap with traditional Republican priorities. This alignment could make it challenging for Democrats to differentiate themselves on policy, as they’d be competing in areas where Republicans often hold stronger associations, such as national security, economic growth, and infrastructure.

• Economic Policies: While Republicans often emphasize tax cuts, Democrats might focus on expanding support for working-class Americans through targeted tax relief or expanded labor protections, especially for unionized industries.

• Healthcare and Senior Care: Democrats could emphasize safeguarding and expanding Medicare and Social Security as social safety nets, aiming to maintain a “protective” role, whereas Republicans often promote privatization options.

• Energy: Rather than focusing purely on fossil fuel production, Democrats might balance energy independence with clean energy investments, framing it as a dual path to economic resilience and innovation.

Ultimately, without women and youth in the electorate, the Democratic platform would indeed drift closer to traditional Republican values on many issues. This could lead to a less distinct two-party system where the ideological lines blur, particularly on economic and national security policies. The primary differentiator might come down to approaches within these shared areas rather than radically different priorities.

Without female votes, Republicans would likely have won more decisively in 2000, 2004, 2016, and 2020 and would have had a strong chance in 2008 and 2012 as well. This highlights the significant role women voters have played in recent Democratic victories and close races.

Conclusion

Is the gender divide still valid ? Do women still need the government to protect them with laws against discrimination and policies that provide for women and children ? Unfortunately I think we do. A government enforced and funded social safety net is necessary because people don’t always do the right thing even in a “Christian nation”. But the left has gone too far with its culture wars and demands for forced approval of immoral behavior and anti-human life policies . Women need to stop and think about how they are sometimes being used to push evil and corruption in the name of democracy. Thankfully I think they are starting to notice.

What do you think? Are women being used by radicals?