Republicans' new 2026 attack line: 'Vegan'

Republicans think they’ve found a winning message in some key battleground races: calling their opponents vegans. The push to point out Dems’ veganism is often about the local economy — but it’s also cultural red meat, and comes at a time as some Republicans and MAHA activists are pushing for more Americans to embrace a more meat-centric diet. “There’s a masculinity aspect: Being a vegan is viewed as soft,” said one GOP strategist. “If you’re trying to portray your opponent as left-wing, it’s an easier hit than arguing the policies against the person.” Dems have largely brushed off the attacks, but they could have some potency — especially in rural areas. Read more: https://politi.co/4gjJl6L ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjtvMmHXbutALaw9XzRkAg?view_as=subscriber Check out our video catalog: https://www.politico.com/video Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politico/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politico/