More On Macho Liberals
From an unfortunately-timed
article on why Howard Dean was running away with the Democratic nomination:
It's also what attracted the media to Dean. A database search reveals that in December 836 newspaper pieces about him mentioned the a-word. Look beneath the surface of Dean's plucky, peppery attitude and you'll find the underlying reason for his success. He's butch--and many Democrats are convinced that's what it takes to beat George Bush.
Dictionary.com
defines "butch" as "Exhibiting stereotypically or exaggeratedly masculine traits or appearance. Used especially of lesbians and gay men."