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StClone

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8. As someone who spends much time with many 18-22 years-olds

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #6)

Mon Sep 21, 2020, 05:02 PM

Sep 2020

They aren't even talking a good game this election. I still get "both sides are alike" or "I'm an independent." We'll see. I am hoping, but am not too bond to believe a higher turnout of the young.

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More Young Voters Say They Will 'Definitely' Vote This Year Than Prior Elections [View all] appalachiablue Sep 2020 OP

Good news. Next thing is we need to get them voting in mid-terms as well. groundloop Sep 2020 #1

IF this demographics gets invovled and vote, trump and the GOP going forward are done for beachbumbob Sep 2020 #2

I will believe it when I see it. murielm99 Sep 2020 #3

I am more excited about the shift in older voters. I agree. I will believe it when I see it texasfiddler Sep 2020 #4

Same here. LisaM Sep 2020 #5

Exactly BumRushDaShow Sep 2020 #6

As someone who spends much time with many 18-22 years-olds StClone Sep 2020 #8

I have a number of nieces and nephews in that 18 - 40 age group BumRushDaShow Sep 2020 #9

My Kids grew up in one of those households! StClone Sep 2020 #10

Excellent! BumRushDaShow Sep 2020 #11

That's riight, it depends on the household they were brought up in. demosincebirth Sep 2020 #13

I think it really does make a difference BumRushDaShow Sep 2020 #14

About that "enthusiasm gap" jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #7

15 million more became eligible to vote - WELCOME YOUNG PEOPLE!! Vote BLUE!! onetexan Sep 2020 #12