Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

drray23

(7,627 posts)
Fri Feb 23, 2018, 09:29 PM Feb 2018

I wonder if it would be enough to tip the scales if

These young kids who are part of #neveragain go out and vote en masse next cycle (many will be 18 soon ) against NRA funded candidates (mostly gop) .

How much a percentage of the voting base are they ? Can they make a big difference?

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I wonder if it would be enough to tip the scales if (Original Post) drray23 Feb 2018 OP
They are already making a difference pandr32 Feb 2018 #1
Oh yes I absolutely see that. drray23 Feb 2018 #2
Agreed! pandr32 Feb 2018 #3
Younger voters are replacing older voters. yallerdawg Feb 2018 #4

pandr32

(11,581 posts)
1. They are already making a difference
Fri Feb 23, 2018, 09:39 PM
Feb 2018

Thanks to them, their honest outrage and courage, many corporations are saying no to the NRA. We are turning a corner.

drray23

(7,627 posts)
2. Oh yes I absolutely see that.
Fri Feb 23, 2018, 09:42 PM
Feb 2018

But ultimately it's at the ballot box that the deal will be sealed. If politicians get booted for being pro nra they won't be so eager to cower to the nra.

pandr32

(11,581 posts)
3. Agreed!
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 11:38 AM
Feb 2018

We need to take the NRA on as Democrats. We can't pretend they define real Americans anymore. They stand for and promote domestic terrorism. Being shot to death is now the third leading cause of death for children.

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
4. Younger voters are replacing older voters.
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 11:43 AM
Feb 2018

Those old white guys (Dotard voters) "clutching their bibles and guns" are being replaced each day by Gen X'ers, Millennials and younger - who just learned complacency can get you killed.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»I wonder if it would be e...