Chair of Dads Caucus Believes Policies Are Attractive to Working-Class Voters, Including ‘Bros’

Dads Caucus founder Rep. Jimmy Gomez brings his baby to the House floor to focus on family policies like family leave and affordable child care. The caucus is diverse and provides a sample of American families. Gomez acknowledges Latino voters’ shift towards Republicans due to economic concerns. Housing and childcare costs are a major issue. He believes men are pressured to provide for their families and are open to listening to new ideas. He rejects blaming misogyny for Trump’s gains among male voters. The Dads Caucus has 39 House members and supports bipartisan efforts like expanding the child tax credit. They are looking into ways to address the negative impact of social media on young men. The caucus aims to lead discussions and fight for bills on important issues like housing. Gomez emphasizes the need for bipartisan efforts and finding common ground on key issues. He is working on a bipartisan bill to convert commercial buildings for residential use, focusing on addressing the housing crisis.

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