Trump's Words Increase Gender Divide in Voter Support

In a recent analysis of the gender divide in the presidential race, Republican pollster Frank Luntz highlighted former President Donald Trump's efforts to exacerbate this divide. During a segment on CNN, Luntz discussed a Fox News poll revealing a significant 22-point gender gap, with men leaning towards Trump and women favoring Vice President Kamala Harris. He humorously suggested that personal associations influence voter preferences, stating that Harris reminds men of their ex-wives while Trump evokes memories of divorce lawyers for women. Luntz expressed concern over the potential social ramifications of this divide, predicting that it could lead to "divorces" due to the unprecedented nature of the gender chasm in politics. He offered Trump three strategic recommendations for his campaign as Election Day approaches, emphasizing the need to focus on future solutions rather than past grievances. Luntz criticized Trump for fixating on his 2020 election loss, urging him to pivot towards a more forward-looking message. At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump dismissed claims that Harris has an advantage due to her looks, asserting his own attractiveness. This response reflects his ongoing strategy to engage with voters on a personal level, despite Luntz's advice to shift focus. Additionally, polling data from New York Times/Siena College indicated that the gender gap is particularly pronounced in key battleground states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, where women favor Harris significantly more than men favor Trump.