Rep. Jimmy Gomez of the Dads Caucus discusses the growing recognition of the caucus' focus on family policies among working-class men, especially Latinos. The caucus, made up of 39 Democratic lawmakers, advocates for issues like family leave, affordable child care, and the child tax credit.
The memorable image of Dads Caucus founder Rep. Jimmy Gomez bringing his baby in a carrier to the House floor last year may seem a far cry from the manosphere and “bro” culture around President-elect Donald Trump and his substantial gains with male voters, especially Latino men. But Gomez, a Democrat from California, thinks his and his fellow Dads Caucus members’ focus is on point with voters, especially working-class men .
What are we going to do to help them?” Gomez said men have a certain pressure to provide for the family and, when they can’t, they become open to listening to “anything anyone says.” He said when his sister eloped and returned with her husband, the only question their father had for him was: ‘Do you have a job?’ On the post-election debates and controversy around whether misogyny played a part in Trump’s gains among male voters — especially Latino men — Gomez said, “Don’t blame, learn.
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