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In reply to the discussion: 'Clear warning signs': Focus group shows lack of enthusiasm for Biden among the young [View all]
quickesst
(6,309 posts)139. if you re-read your post....
.... And really think about it, you have answered your own question.
Quote:
"Would also explain the wave of young joining alt-right rallies. But if local get out the vote
groups paid attention to this, there would have to be a way to make getting together to vote fun and trendy."
Women over 30 didn't wait until the final vote. Seniors didn't wait until the final vote. Men over 30 didn't wait until the final vote, but despite the huge rallies which were basically street parties for young people, not only did they wait until the final vote, they didn't bother to show up then. Yes, I'm talking about Republicans. I think I'll stand by my trust in science, and the facts it proves.
"Just 13% of validated voters in 2016 were younger than 30. Voters in this age group reported voting for Clinton over Trump by a margin of 58% to 28%, with 14% supporting one of the third-party candidates."
https://www.people-press.org/2018/08/09/an-examination-of-the-2016-electorate-based-on-validated-voters/
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'Clear warning signs': Focus group shows lack of enthusiasm for Biden among the young [View all]
brooklynite
May 2020
OP
Yeah I can verify personally as this was the conversation at the dinner table last night.
mahina
May 2020
#1
I'll vote and help but hard to get too optimistic. But it's life or death so gotta do it.
lagomorph777
May 2020
#93
I know. Voting is more like paying your electric bill or cleaning your gutters...
CBHagman
May 2020
#167
They are worthy, conscientious, bright young people, Cha. Your post certainly cheers me up.
Judi Lynn
May 2020
#144
If they want to hear more from him they should pay more attention to him. He's saying it, but...
George II
May 2020
#15
According to the premise of the "study groups", your granddaughter and grandson are exceptions.
George II
May 2020
#58
I didn't mean to say they were, but younger voters do historically vote in smaller numbers...
George II
May 2020
#99
If they are paying attention why would they ask if Biden is the Best ? Do they enjoy what Trump is
JI7
May 2020
#146
This isn't a public opinion issue or a matter of guessing. It's about his latest medical.
ancianita
May 2020
#100
What dismissal? The fact is that Biden IS getting his message out, across many platforms, but....
George II
May 2020
#82
I dig how you awkwardly move the goalposts on this one and pretend relevance.
LanternWaste
May 2020
#160
You can't lose what you never had...I say fuck them...70,000 + people are dead and these folks are
Demsrule86
May 2020
#96
I agree with that... I think most of these kids those who vote will vote for Biden.
Demsrule86
May 2020
#120
LOL , The so called Youth Vote NEVER votes and it's because they just aren't interested
JI7
May 2020
#147
Oh, I thought you were marking for the hundreds of "Dem enthusiasm gap" stories
maxrandb
May 2020
#131
That maybe what they said, but it didn't turn into votes for bernie now did it?!
Thekaspervote
May 2020
#57
If you don't vote, you have no influence and no say...and young voters never have turned out.
Demsrule86
May 2020
#87
Because it's an easy way to wedge our party from within, and suppress turnout.
AtheistCrusader
May 2020
#163
they DID NOT come out to vote for Sanders Either , There were young candidates they DID NOT
JI7
May 2020
#148
Oh me three!! If they can't look at what's happening and feel compelled to vote then it's hopeless
Thekaspervote
May 2020
#60
Doesn't matter whether half or all the states voted. Bernie wasn't turning out the youth vote
Thekaspervote
May 2020
#67
Play them the handmaids tale and say thats your future if you don't get off your ass and vote.
sunonmars
May 2020
#28
Agree! Court the voters... not those that feign no enthusiasm. It's a waste.. they just don't vote
Thekaspervote
May 2020
#69
Makes a great story. Yeah, he IS out there and has taken up policies on student debt, free
emmaverybo
May 2020
#11
To all, esp young: "Vote as if your FUTURE depends on it because it does." . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2020
#13
There was no reference to the specific "focus groups" involved, unless I missed it....
George II
May 2020
#14
Bernie's heart attack scared his supporters. But then they realized that Joe is almost as old as
totodeinhere
May 2020
#98
If they had turned out for Bernie in bigger numbers we might have a different nominee.
OrlandoDem2
May 2020
#23
Biden's team HAS TO HIRE A BUNCH OF SOCIAL MEDIA assistants to hit the social sites
BComplex
May 2020
#34
Well there is an old song for this "you can't always get what you want".
redstatebluegirl
May 2020
#42
Focus groups conducted by a "progressive" company, no less. Clearly ratfuckery.
Squinch
May 2020
#51
There is nothing that will convince those young or old if they are not already terrified of what's
Thekaspervote
May 2020
#54
No he won't. They know the deal. They just have to get their asses off the couch and go vote
ancianita
May 2020
#65
the Media.. once again shooting the dem candidate! If Biden is doing so poorly why is he
Thekaspervote
May 2020
#48
+ agree. So if they aren't enthusiastic for Biden, does that infer they would support trump. Don't
iluvtennis
May 2020
#59
Would also explain the wave of young joining alt-right rallies. But if local get out the vote
rwsanders
May 2020
#138
Focus groups? Focus groups associated with Sanders, no less? What kind of bullshit is this?
Squinch
May 2020
#50
If a young person votes for Trump, they have that horrific albatross forever around their neck
steve2470
May 2020
#68
"Some worry about his age and fitness"!? Bernie had a heart attack while out campaigning! n/t
captain jack
May 2020
#122
Well you know, 40 yrs ago young people were whining about Carter being
Kashkakat v.2.0
May 2020
#128
Young people DID NOT come out to vote for Sanders Either and THEY DID NOT vote for Warren either
JI7
May 2020
#149
I think if we do not fight for every single vote possible, we could lose.
Marrah_Goodman
May 2020
#164
If they are fucking stupid enough, they will have the younger generations blaming THEM.
BigDemVoter
May 2020
#165
I'm sure there are PACs that could figure a way to send messages to the young voters to register
truthisfreedom
May 2020
#174
I'm sure there are PACs that could figure a way to send messages to the young voters to register
truthisfreedom
May 2020
#175
The Media Needs to Give it A Rest with These Stories About Lack of Enthusiasm With Young Voters
Indykatie
May 2020
#176