None of this is to claim that younger voters in general are not more to the left on most issues than their older counterparts. They are. But there is a difference between being more progressive than other voters — and progressive as a blanket characterization. As this data clearly shows, that characterization is not accurate and might explain how these voters could become politically untethered from their relative liberalism as they are pressed by economic trends and the swirl of current events.
Will young voters’ liberal but nuanced views on issues lead them to stick with the Democrats, as they have during the past few cycles? Or will they start to break from the party this year and embrace alternatives?
Yes, it’s possible, that millions of Americans between 18 to 30 might vote for Trump.
Maybe over 10 million of them might want to see abortion banned, and borders closed.
We’ll see.
It’s more likely that they’ll just stay home.
FWIW,
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Voters between 45 and 65 year old and voters over 65 years old have the highest rate of voter turnout. In the time span from 1964 to 2004, 18-24 year olds usually had a voter turnout of 41.8%, compared to 25-44 year olds who had a turnout of 57.9%. Voters between 45 and 65 year old and voters over 65 years old have turnout rates of 69.3% and 66.6% respectively. Younger age groups are typically underrepresented in proportion; the greatest percentage of unregistered voters is in the 18-30 year old age group. People in younger age demographics are speculated to be more focused on other aspects in their life, such as college, marriage, and careers. In turn, younger demographics are less likely to learn about politics or understand the implications behind voting. Voters tend to be older, wealthier, and more educated than non-voters.
Who knew that treating young people’s concerns with withering contempt might result in apathy?
All the gen-z I know will say they won’t vote for Trump. And while they prefer someone other than Biden, they’ll probably vote for him.
That said, I avoid anyone right of left, so my data may be biased.
“everyone i know is indifferent I guess…”
Those stuck in “reality” are truly left to deal with the fact that indifference has more votes. Cause every election come, folks are just too happy to accept the status quo, or accept facism with a sentiment like “they probably will…”
Your quotes are from… where?
If it helps… just substitute the quote “All the gen-z I know” with the first line of your comment.
I’d rather we all just use exact quotes and not pretend we know what people say because we think we disagree.
I’ve yet to see any “Gen-Z for Trump” T-shirts.
Not worried at all about Tate/Peterson type of voters? I am quite worried about the new brand of toxic masculinity, and that demographic definitely leans towards Trump.
Male toxicity has existed for centuries. I think that kind of person is always going to vote for the ‘right’
Copying this relevant text because it’s clear lemmings are going to bury this in knee-jerk downvotes because “muh fee-fees”, despite the fact that if they bothered to read past the headline they’d find it actually supports a lot of what they’re saying:
Democrats might consider the possibility that keeping younger voters on their side has less to do with the pet issues of activist groups that purport to speak in these voters’ name and more to do with the issues that loom large in these voters’ everyday lives: inflation, health care and housing. These issues, shared with the broader electorate, are the material substrate of the world these generations will inhabit for better or worse. Would a Biden second term address these issues? If so, how? Right now, younger voters are not convinced that another four years would deliver what they want.
And Democrats would also be wise to consider the experience of European countries where right-leaning populist parties have lately been doing especially well among younger voters. Far from repelling these voters, many find the antiestablishment and elite-bashing politics of these new parties attractive, channeling their dissatisfaction with the recent past, the status quo and “politics as usual.”
I’ve read this a couple of times and I dont what you’re trying to say.
knee-jerk downvotes because “muh fee-fees"
Self fulfilling prophecy… i do want to downvote this childish crap. It adds nothing and makes you seem unserious.
And Democrats would also be wise to consider the experience of European countries where right-leaning populist parties have lately been doing especially well among younger voters. Far from repelling these voters, many find the antiestablishment and elite-bashing politics of these new parties attractive, channeling their dissatisfaction with the recent past, the status quo and “politics as usual.”
I agree with this wholeheartedly. Maga communism is a fascinating development in that area and i think it’s here on lemmy.
Self fulfilling prophecy… i do want to downvote this childish crap. It adds nothing and makes you seem unserious.
I don’t care. I gave it enough hours to figure out whether anyone would really give it the time of day. It was buried in half a dozen downvotes before a single comment was posted. Whether or not you like my tone is flatly irrelevant, so keep piling on.
Perhaps your tone is why noone gave it the time of day. I seem to be the only one who agrees with you at all and you’re still hostile…
It was buried in half a dozen downvotes before a single comment was posted.
