TYT: New Polls Show (R) Party in Trouble - Becoming Generational Minority

[ihavenobias]

Run time: 07:44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZfKFsBlII0   Posted on YouTube: April 14, 2009 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: April 15, 2009 By DU Member: ihavenobias Views on DU: 1085

 

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1. K&R

[ihavenobias]

2. Thanks. I know you know this, but in case anyone doesn't...

Cenk's reference to evolution and burning books is from his other recent video:

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5. ;)

[FiveGoodMen]

3. Sounds good.

I'll be more confident when the pukes aren't swamping the airwaves 24/7.

(Also very important: The Dems must not become ersatz republicans in the meantime!)

[ihavenobias]

6. True.

But at least we have MSNBC primetime. It's better than nothing.

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4. k & r n/t

[LynnTheDem]

7. First thought;

THANK GAWD!

[libodem]

8. heartening news

[Juche]

9. I'm disappointed Cenk didn't mention age, religion or marital status

Those demographics bode poorly for the GOP too.

People 18-29 went democratic by 10 point margins in 2004, 22 points in 2006 and 34 points in 2008. Right now our generation makes up about 25% of the electorate, we will make up 33% by 2015 or so.

Single people (both men and women), and especially single people who have kids lean democratic far more than married folks. Singles are growing dramatically as a % of the country.

http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2007/11/unmarried-women-are-democratic-partys-christian-evangelicals

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/11/27/MNVTTDNOM.DTL&tsp=1

Religion is also changing, we are becoming a more secular, non-christian society. The % who claim to be christian has shrunk while the number of non-believers doubled in the last couple of decades.

The GOP has not only lost professionals, urban dwellers and non-whites, they have also lost young people, single people and non-christians. Obviously demographics are not destiny, but if you are in a demographic that the GOP is openly disdainful for or that they do not share your values, you likely won't vote for them.

Also, once we get meaningful progressive reform, the union movement will restart. Having a strong union movement will further promote progressive action since unions increase voter turnout and funding for progressive candidates.