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loyalsister

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57. I don't think it's fair to stereotype them

Mon Sep 19, 2016, 03:39 PM

Sep 2016

I have heard Democrats of all ages sound like Trump with their bluster. One recently quit going to local party events because of hateful disposition towards immigrants was unwelcome.

Donald Trump is a reflection of our culture and particularly the dominant majority. And, they are not millenials. There is one who I have talked to who has fallen prey to a local peacenik guy who protested at an event where Kirsten Gore was speaking. He is a boomer Ralph Nader and Jill Stein supporter.
Many of the Millenial women I know are die hard feminists and since Sanders lost, they are mobilizing to help elect and recruit local candidates. As a matter of fact, there are 2 who represent districts in my area and another we are hoping to elect. Write them off, if you wish, but they are likely to surprise you.

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Clinton Losing Millennial Support Nationally and in Key States [View all] Calculating Sep 2016 OP

Are you familiar with her policy positions? nt DURHAM D Sep 2016 #1

Do you mean President Xi (pronounced She?) aka "her" nice image of a hero here: Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #109

President Obama was an amazing candidate we are unlikely to see ever again ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2016 #2

Hopefully "the youth" will grow up & realize that presidents don't have to be matinee idols Demit Sep 2016 #55

weed is everything to some of them... nevermind the rest of Johnson's beliefs OKNancy Sep 2016 #3

75 for retirement age is probably inevitable Albertoo Sep 2016 #128

so? you think a laborer can keep working until 75? OKNancy Sep 2016 #131

As I said inevitable -> adjustments Albertoo Sep 2016 #133

This message was self-deleted by its author FrodosPet Sep 2016 #134

She can't. They are not responding to her because they see her as "mom"... Moostache Sep 2016 #4

It's all media concoction. Clinton's not a cool mom, just as Trump is the crazy rich grandpa. haele Sep 2016 #60

The ones she is "losing" won't come out to vote anyway. leftofcool Sep 2016 #5

I agree. cwydro Sep 2016 #34

Is F.L.O.S. an acronym for replies that represent FULL OF SHIT IN THE OP? nice pic... Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #107

While the DEms seem to have blended Bernies ideas into their platform, Hillary has spent a lot of... dmosh42 Sep 2016 #6

God forbid that Hillary try to broaden the base comradebillyboy Sep 2016 #31

I understand your sentiment, but there is only so far she can Exilednight Sep 2016 #85

She will get some more back.. SCliberal91294 Sep 2016 #7

millennials are NOT one homogeneous group, and consist of all political persuasions still_one Sep 2016 #8

That's true loyalsister Sep 2016 #11

The big picture, good luck with that...... mrmpa Sep 2016 #46

I don't think it's fair to stereotype them loyalsister Sep 2016 #57

Envy brings out the worst in us Malekah Sep 2016 #102

I'm not sure what that has to do with stereotyping millenials loyalsister Sep 2016 #120

You are right. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #65

My daughter and everyone she knows is voting Hillary, and we live in right wing land. mountain grammy Sep 2016 #74

Hillary will win a majority of voters under 30. DemocraticWing Sep 2016 #9

is she losing black and brown millennials? or is she only losing white millennials? La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2016 #10

Educated Guess otohara Sep 2016 #22

There was some polling done... MellowDem Sep 2016 #36

Change is possible Malekah Sep 2016 #104

other than renaming herself Snapchat McInstagram, just keep on promoting her student debt relief geek tragedy Sep 2016 #12

Not good enough. Wilms Sep 2016 #15

Gary Johnson wants to do nothing about climate change and college affordability geek tragedy Sep 2016 #16

I don't speak for Millenials. Wilms Sep 2016 #17

the only way to really cut into Gary Johnson's support is to make geek tragedy Sep 2016 #18

By all means, keep me in the loop. Wilms Sep 2016 #24

As too, we would entertain hearing the solutions you may come up with as well... LanternWaste Sep 2016 #26

Is There A Correct Way to Speak otohara Sep 2016 #23

I see you're off to a good start. Wilms Sep 2016 #25

After Being Called otohara Sep 2016 #28

I didn't say anything about kid gloves. Wilms Sep 2016 #41

So you think the threat of a Trump administration is useless as persuasion. Demit Sep 2016 #59

Yes. It's useless. Arazi Sep 2016 #92

What is a typical election? Demit Sep 2016 #100

I'd send them to bed without supper... Wilms Sep 2016 #115

In other words... Act_of_Reparation Sep 2016 #45

Sounds about right. VulgarPoet Sep 2016 #56

No doubt, you'll allow us your own proposals as to how to "win them over" as well, yes? LanternWaste Sep 2016 #29

Oh, knock it off. Act_of_Reparation Sep 2016 #42

Well, they're gonna luv-luv-luv President Trump then... calimary Sep 2016 #69

narcissists typically don't care about the real world consequences for others nt geek tragedy Sep 2016 #70

that may explain the support for Johnson over Stein JI7 Sep 2016 #89

Johnson voters don't care about issues geek tragedy Sep 2016 #91

We Are Their Parents otohara Sep 2016 #43

That's a bit dramatic. Wilms Sep 2016 #47

No, but Ross Perot pulled enough younger republican voters from GHW Bush, allowing haele Sep 2016 #63

Important post. Kick and rec Arazi Sep 2016 #93

Excellent and reasoned analysis. susanna Sep 2016 #97

I'm not surprised. demmiblue Sep 2016 #13

IMO, this lack of enthusiasm is a real problem for HRC. Calista241 Sep 2016 #14

Yes Calculating Sep 2016 #33

Two main things she had to do underpants Sep 2016 #52

The relentless misinformation campaign waged at them didn't help. BobbyDrake Sep 2016 #19

Stop your condescension... MellowDem Sep 2016 #32

Pointing out that "some" Millennials don't have historical perspective on things they used to judge BobbyDrake Sep 2016 #35

Your original post speaks for itself... MellowDem Sep 2016 #39

K&R At least she Clinton hasn't lost touch with her humanity, like Trump has Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #20

It's incredible. This is an election where each candidate is running against the ONLY person Marr Sep 2016 #21

If this is true. MynameisBlarney Sep 2016 #27

Considering they're Clinton's biggest support... MellowDem Sep 2016 #40

Wait...what? MynameisBlarney Sep 2016 #50

What can you do about it? liberal N proud Sep 2016 #30

Develop a party platform that appeals to young people? Act_of_Reparation Sep 2016 #54

And you think Trump will offer something Clinton can't? liberal N proud Sep 2016 #73

Is this about me? Act_of_Reparation Sep 2016 #78

Barring any evidence otherwise, I can only assume you must be a millinnial liberal N proud Sep 2016 #86

And that's exactly what I'm talking about. Act_of_Reparation Sep 2016 #117

Young people don't want the traditional politician davidn3600 Sep 2016 #37

Libertarianism is a tremendous threat to America and the world. Democrats_win Sep 2016 #38

Do you mean, "tenets of Libertarianism", rather than "tenants"? closeupready Sep 2016 #48

How quaint... Blue_Tires Sep 2016 #44

just learned a millenial relative is not voting for pres.... believes salin Sep 2016 #49

Do they watch the show Veep? tammywammy Sep 2016 #108

don't know salin Sep 2016 #125

Didn't they support Bernie to start with? treestar Sep 2016 #51

I heard that too, but maybe Milennialls don't accept that it's a 2 party system. HereSince1628 Sep 2016 #71

Post removed Post removed Sep 2016 #53

It's disappointing that any person would take the label of "millennial" stopbush Sep 2016 #58

Are you serious? Act_of_Reparation Sep 2016 #61

Most don't. Turin_C3PO Sep 2016 #67

I support Hillary, even though she was not the Dem's best choice. n/t Binkie The Clown Sep 2016 #62

Millennials are only part of the equation. LiberalFighter Sep 2016 #64

I venture to say that either of the two Dem primary candidates would be experiencing this lull... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2016 #66

One thing I don't understand... Turin_C3PO Sep 2016 #68

We are scared because phallon Sep 2016 #72

They do here because DU's user base skews really old TransitJohn Sep 2016 #96

Got it in one. Il_Coniglietto Sep 2016 #121

That's been puzzling me too TubbersUK Sep 2016 #103

Millennials have much better BS detectors than boomers Tsiyu Sep 2016 #75

+10 brazillions Arazi Sep 2016 #95

the Clintons are a product of and for another generation Sen. Walter Sobchak Sep 2016 #76

You're gonna love Trump then. phallon Sep 2016 #80

If I could bring myself to vote for Gray Davis, I can bring myself to vote for Hillary Clinton Sen. Walter Sobchak Sep 2016 #83

"Someone going through the motions so they can collect their perceived birthright." Zing Zing Zingbah Sep 2016 #82

Trump isn't making that much of an effort Sen. Walter Sobchak Sep 2016 #84

That's why he is just going threw the motions... Zing Zing Zingbah Sep 2016 #111

Trump isn't even doing that much, Sen. Walter Sobchak Sep 2016 #122

Thinking you deserve to be president Zing Zing Zingbah Sep 2016 #124

Coming out more strongly for legalization of cannabis would be an easy and smart move Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #77

so why aren't they supporting Jill Stein over Johnson ? JI7 Sep 2016 #90

It's a good question. One thing, it's possible GJ is more accessible. He certainly gets more airtime Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #99

We think you're full of it. brush Sep 2016 #79

Her lead in the 18-35 crowd is the strongest of any age grouping. Yo_Mama Sep 2016 #81

According to your link, 65 or older is showing the strongest support. demmiblue Sep 2016 #87

The problem is, she's not Obama. Obama ran to her left in 2008, and won Exilednight Sep 2016 #112

It's a weird election - people are at sea. Yo_Mama Sep 2016 #123

Thx for this, more unneeded drama from M$M uponit7771 Sep 2016 #98

HIllary's loss started about 3 weeks ago eniwetok Sep 2016 #88

Oh good, another thread where a bunch of senior citizens scold Kids Today. LeftyMom Sep 2016 #94

welcome to DU. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #101

It's a perverse reciprocity, at the end of the day. VulgarPoet Sep 2016 #113

Ok, what's your recommended length of time for talking to a Millennial Demit Sep 2016 #116

Long enough to know better than to broad brush. VulgarPoet Sep 2016 #127

Unresponsive. Demit Sep 2016 #130

Completely unsurprised. VulgarPoet Sep 2016 #132

I don't think millenials understand the Ilsa Sep 2016 #105

I don't think a new initiative on millennial issues will do much good aikoaiko Sep 2016 #106

Part of the problem MichMan Sep 2016 #110

Hate to have to count on this, but Clement Langhorn Sep 2016 #114

A lot of the support for Johnson comes from single-issue potheads. Odin2005 Sep 2016 #118

Should be easy to draw them in then Calculating Sep 2016 #119

When Hillary wins, she should thank DonCoquixote Sep 2016 #126

It might make more sense to scure the floating Independents by weighing down hard on Islamists Albertoo Sep 2016 #129

first fix sallie mae. Javaman Sep 2016 #135