It’s election day and emotions are running high. That’s why I’m here to bring some hope.

In a interview with CNN Outside the polls in Grand Rapids, Michigan, father of four Jason Faasse was stopped and asked who he was voting for today and why. “I voted for Kamala Harris,” he said. common.

When asked why, he replied: “I have three daughters – four children in total. And women’s rights are very important to them and to my daughters,” before visibly choking up.

“Sorry, I’m getting a little emotional about this. I didn’t think I was going to do that,” he paused to admit.

“But just their body, their choice, that type of mentality,” he continued. “I want them to grow up in a world that is welcoming to everyone. So yes, that’s why I voted today.”

The clip was shared with @KamalaHQ, the official hub of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, prompting many people to share Faasse’s emotional response.

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“I can’t tell you how incredibly healing it is to hear this,” said Olivia Dreizen Howell, CEO and co-founder of Register of new beginnings And Vote without feara platform designed to empower women in the aftermath of a breakup or divorce, common.

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“Let’s go dads ,” Mallory McMorrow, Michigan Senate Majority Whip, rang.

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Dr. Lisa Corrigan, professor of communications at the University of Arkansas, wrote that men publicly identifying as “dads” is new and important.

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She praised Taylor Swift for creating a space for men to embrace their queer daughters and children (“Daddy Swiftie” recently went viral during the Eras Tour for show the power of positive masculinity).

Other “girl dads” also lent their support to Harris.

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Some have even pointed out that the “girl and dad voters” demographic could be an underrepresented political bloc that could play a central role in helping Kamala Harris achieve victory.

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Regardless, people loved seeing a father display his emotions vulnerably and consider his daughters’ futures with his vote:

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Go Jason!!! And congratulations to all the dads who consider their daughters when they vote!!!