Mortimer
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What do you think? Is he a prime example of masculinity?
Speaking to a room full of students, Ocasio-Cortez lauded Emhoff’s approach to partnership, highlighting his ability to support and uplift his wife while embracing a secure sense of self.
“He’s not afraid to embody and pass on these values of security and this idea that you can, you can let your girl shine,” Ocasio-Cortez said, reflecting on Emhoff’s influence.
“And he embodies that really well. We should all be really, really proud of him,” she added.
Ocasio-Cortez continued, “A lot of ideas of what being a man means putting a woman down or putting qu**r people down. And this idea that, like, in order to elevate one’s value, we need to diminish the people around us.” By contrast, she noted that Emhoff’s way of being defies these outdated notions, positioning him as a refreshing role model.
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Overall, Ocasio-Cortez’s comments reflect a broader trend of media support for Emhoff.
In August, the Washington Post published an opinion piece that described Emhoff as a “modern-day s*x symbol” and “ideal partner,” further elevating his public image.
Columnist Catherine Rampell noted that Emhoff’s appeal lies in his comfort with a redefined masculinity, one that allows him to “sometimes prioritize his wife’s ambitions over his own.”
Rampell’s piece even suggested Emhoff represents the “modern female fantasy,” comparing him favorably to Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling.
Speaking to a room full of students, Ocasio-Cortez lauded Emhoff’s approach to partnership, highlighting his ability to support and uplift his wife while embracing a secure sense of self.
“He’s not afraid to embody and pass on these values of security and this idea that you can, you can let your girl shine,” Ocasio-Cortez said, reflecting on Emhoff’s influence.
“And he embodies that really well. We should all be really, really proud of him,” she added.
Ocasio-Cortez continued, “A lot of ideas of what being a man means putting a woman down or putting qu**r people down. And this idea that, like, in order to elevate one’s value, we need to diminish the people around us.” By contrast, she noted that Emhoff’s way of being defies these outdated notions, positioning him as a refreshing role model.
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Overall, Ocasio-Cortez’s comments reflect a broader trend of media support for Emhoff.
In August, the Washington Post published an opinion piece that described Emhoff as a “modern-day s*x symbol” and “ideal partner,” further elevating his public image.
Columnist Catherine Rampell noted that Emhoff’s appeal lies in his comfort with a redefined masculinity, one that allows him to “sometimes prioritize his wife’s ambitions over his own.”
Rampell’s piece even suggested Emhoff represents the “modern female fantasy,” comparing him favorably to Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling.
