Clay Travis: Democrats Losing Young Men Due to ‘Lack of Masculinity’—Viral University of Chicago Debate

During a panel at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, OutKick founder Clay Travis stirred controversy with his blunt take on why young men are shifting away from the Democratic Party. Arguing that modern Democrats lack strong masculine figures, Travis claimed the party’s image has become unappealing to male voters. Pollster Daniel Cox backed the trend, noting that while young men remain socially liberal, they are increasingly identifying as Republican. The discussion, moderated by The Atlantic’s Hanna Rosin, quickly turned fiery, with culture writer Magdalene J. Taylor challenging Travis on his framing of masculinity in politics. The exchange has since gone viral, fueling broader conversations about gender, identity, and political allegiance.