I think it's probably a symptom of dating apps? I reckon men overgeneralize from hightist outliers as a way to preempt rejection and as an apologia for their dating frustrations

I think he mentioned it in a recent Why Theory podcast? Not sure if he's written anything on it

I think Todd McGowan had a riff on this? The leftist leader being a figure of acknowledged lack, while the rightist being one of excess overcoming lack? Or something like that