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NCLefty

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45. That sounds like my parents :/

Tue Sep 25, 2012, 03:08 AM

Sep 2012

I think that includes my parents (sadly) and they're in FL too. They watch FOX (etc.) too. I have tried, but showing them CNN video debunking "Obama takes 40 747's to India on taxpayer dime!" feels like a lost cause lol. You would think having 2 gay kids would shake up their politics a bit but it's so hard to get through :/

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Poll: Romney's advantage among older Americans is crumbling [View all] WI_DEM Sep 2012 OP

Why does he have an advantage with older Americans at all? liberal N proud Sep 2012 #1

Older voters usually vote Republican TroyD Sep 2012 #2

I don't buy that liberal N proud Sep 2012 #12

It's an old Churchillesque thing� Jackpine Radical Sep 2012 #14

I've heard this horse-hockey all my life. spiderpig Sep 2012 #36

Indeed kenfrequed Sep 2012 #41

It shows in polls though davidn3600 Sep 2012 #37

Its been that way though. Based on election results Thrill Sep 2012 #38

I became a liberal in the 60s and I stayed that way. mwb970 Sep 2012 #48

The economy, medical care and high cost of living are getting more senior's attention dixiegrrrrl Sep 2012 #35

The older I get the more progressive I get lunatica Sep 2012 #50

Given the GOP stance on issues like Social Security and Medicare it is odd WI_DEM Sep 2012 #3

If I understand the ER for poor people bluemarkers Sep 2012 #7

also if they could get time off from work without fear of losing their jobs magical thyme Sep 2012 #16

And they actually care about their kids and grandkids health too. I'm sure Mitt is SHOCKED! n/t AAO Sep 2012 #29

Good question, I'm 67 and I am with Obama, oldbanjo Sep 2012 #10

Hey oldbanjo, elleng Sep 2012 #27

I think older Repubs are "Eisenhower repubs" magical thyme Sep 2012 #17

The fact that he was booed at the AARP meeting pscot Sep 2012 #33

Religion get the red out Sep 2012 #18

Religion, racism, sexism, homophobia is why. In addition to "I got mine, screw you" SWTORFanatic Sep 2012 #21

You are very right.. Vietnameravet Sep 2012 #26

Of course this all applies in generalities. AAO Sep 2012 #30

I really have to take issue with your comments that.... LongTomH Sep 2012 #32

Truth! pscot Sep 2012 #34

Because Obama is black... Larkspur Sep 2012 #31

Yeah it's really that simple. People don't like to believe it's like that but it is johnlucas Sep 2012 #43

Agreed! mimi85 Sep 2012 #44

Oh I would never lump you in with those fogeys johnlucas Sep 2012 #51

That sounds like my parents :/ NCLefty Sep 2012 #45

Well I'm happy Laurajr Sep 2012 #4

In a way yes, I believe many surveys have shown that Fox News viewers is stronger among older people WI_DEM Sep 2012 #5

the demo for Fox News is the oldest audience in cable TV KurtNYC Sep 2012 #11

They just love watching those douchbags that moderate the shows. LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #13

it is poison for sure Cosmocat Sep 2012 #6

Is your Mom a Republican, then? TroyD Sep 2012 #8

My mom Laurajr Sep 2012 #9

She passed Cosmocat Sep 2012 #25

Ugh that's horrible! NCLefty Sep 2012 #47

My 65 year old father voted for Carter in '76 but then voted Reagan in '80. Jennicut Sep 2012 #15

Mitt is losing the NACAR fans too. Botany Sep 2012 #19

Did u see the article which casually mentioned Obama's 14 point lead (!!!) with military families??? progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author antiquie Sep 2012 #20

As an elder progressive, I don't find what either of them posted to be offensive. jillan Sep 2012 #22

My apologies at having offended you. antiquie Sep 2012 #23

I used to tell my bucolic_frolic Sep 2012 #24

Old folks watch alot of news.. DCBob Sep 2012 #28

buried in another article, is Romney's polling with Military families... not GOOD! progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #39

I searched the web for that poll and could not find it Kolesar Sep 2012 #49

seniors will usually vote "Republican"... cheezmaka Sep 2012 #42

"Since the DNC"...Thank you Bill Clinton. nt TeamPooka Sep 2012 #46

Does over 70 qualify Duval Sep 2012 #52

This will be what eventually buries Willard for good. hifiguy Sep 2012 #53