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Kamala is going viral on social media, the young folks love her. (Original Post) Beachnutt Jul 2024 OP
One word to young people: VOTE! Croney Jul 2024 #1
I would add another word......PLEASE beaglelover Jul 2024 #52
Same Footay Jul 2024 #2
And the contrast: Overweight, old... New Age music in the background while he drones on about nonsense. 3Hotdogs Jul 2024 #17
This is going to be huge. honest.abe Jul 2024 #3
41 million Gen Z voters this year Beachnutt Jul 2024 #4
My nephew is one of them Island Blue Jul 2024 #5
And the Reagan-loving Silent Generation is dwindling down to a tiny percentage of active voters. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #54
Yes, pop stars are posting about it. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 2024 #6
the grand finale RJ_MacReady Jul 2024 #20
Yes, that will be huge. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 2024 #21
As massive as Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, and Hulk Hogan? calguy Jul 2024 #27
Hahaha! BComplex Jul 2024 #34
LOL! llmart Jul 2024 #35
No one can pack in a county fair kwolf68 Jul 2024 #40
Yes musclecar6 Jul 2024 #30
it's true-- my 20 year old daughter was showing me some of the memes and videos last night LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #7
Rachel Maddow went over some of this last night... I still don't quite get the brat thing LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #8
Kamala is "brat summer." Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #11
LOL! Exactly LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #12
Not sure it will help explain, but here is some critique...and Charli xcx's video... FailureToCommunicate Jul 2024 #26
Last week, before the big news, my Gen Z daughter was talking about Charli XCX's album and the whole Brat thing. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #55
Magats are terrified because Democrats now own the narrative, gab13by13 Jul 2024 #9
The Dem plan has been brilliant. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #13
"Did you fall out of a coconut tree?" Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #10
Hey does this count as a coconut tree? Canoe52 Jul 2024 #39
Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #14
good try orange jar Jul 2024 #15
Darn. I missed another troll??? niyad Jul 2024 #18
I always miss them too! Dem2theMax Jul 2024 #25
Always ready here as well. niyad Jul 2024 #49
That's ok, nyiad, I miss them all. Not even sure I Polly Hennessey Jul 2024 #31
Oh, some of them are so darned obvious it is hilarious. Especially the repeat niyad Jul 2024 #50
Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay. Do you like pizza? ms liberty Jul 2024 #16
After that debate I never got a good night's sleep Goodheart Jul 2024 #19
JoeB's accomplishments will be LEGEND, his selfless act to put Country first NoMoreRepugs Jul 2024 #22
Massive voter education and registration drives are needed dlk Jul 2024 #23
As a Dad of 4 daughters Beachnutt Jul 2024 #24
yes but with 105 days left to register edisdead Jul 2024 #43
Tik Tok SomedayKindaLove Jul 2024 #33
We definitely need these new voters and independents and swing voters to vote Democrats all the way down the ticket BComplex Jul 2024 #36
i saw a tweet about the 'divine 9' mopinko Jul 2024 #28
My kids, 24 and 28, are ecstatic with Kamala being nominee. GumboYaYa Jul 2024 #29
I haven't talked with my 40yo son and his wife yet calguy Jul 2024 #42
Mine are 23 and 26, both girls, and they are so excited!!!! AkFemDem Jul 2024 #56
My dream is that Kamala brings out enough votes to swamp the Republicans in House and Senate. kentuck Jul 2024 #32
Let's not forget... llmart Jul 2024 #38
The GOP hate against her will strengthen resolve on our side to support her IronLionZion Jul 2024 #37
Was watching SNL from the 2020 primaries last night Sympthsical Jul 2024 #41
Every attack on her has been transformed into a positive meme Politicub Jul 2024 #44
Of course the kids love her. She's Momala... Wounded Bear Jul 2024 #45
Not just young people. yardwork Jul 2024 #46
The magaloons are going to be Beachnutt Jul 2024 #47
I think so. And this tidal wave will sweep a lot of moderates along, too. yardwork Jul 2024 #48
Let's hope the young folks love her enough to get their young toned butts... 3catwoman3 Jul 2024 #51
my excitement level for this campaign is through the roof! JuJuChen Jul 2024 #53
Very good news this morning. I was thrilled to hear Kamala was aleady the with bound delegates nominee Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #57

Footay

(74 posts)
2. Same
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 06:48 AM
Jul 2024

Yesterday was such a good day on social for her. The kind of creativity and positivity I haven't seen since 2008. I hope it continues.

3Hotdogs

(14,348 posts)
17. And the contrast: Overweight, old... New Age music in the background while he drones on about nonsense.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 08:07 AM
Jul 2024

I believe the clips are more "positive" than 2008. Before yesterday, I didn't have any enthusiasm for her, expect that she wasn't the Anal Fistula.

After seeing the clips ----- more of them and we will win.

 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
3. This is going to be huge.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 07:01 AM
Jul 2024

Being seen as cool will bring out young voters in droves… plus the “Swifties”.

I think we are going to win this thing!

Island Blue

(6,287 posts)
5. My nephew is one of them
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 07:22 AM
Jul 2024

He turned 18 last week and is going to register to vote before he leaves for school.

 

Sky Jewels

(9,148 posts)
54. And the Reagan-loving Silent Generation is dwindling down to a tiny percentage of active voters.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 11:45 AM
Jul 2024

As Republicans die off on one end, they're largely not being replaced on the front end, as Gen Z ages into voting. I mean, yeah, sure, there are some toxic women-hating incel bros and some Proud Boy type dudes and such that will vote for Trump, but for the most part Gen Z ain't buying what the GQP is selling.

BlueTsunami2018

(4,486 posts)
6. Yes, pop stars are posting about it.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 07:26 AM
Jul 2024

Charlie XCX, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Little Nas X, Demi Lovato, Cardi B and more have all posted in support. The young people I see on socials are energized and ready to go.

This might be the most united I’ve seen Democrats in like…..ever.

While we all love President Biden, this might have been the chess move of all chess moves.

kwolf68

(8,117 posts)
40. No one can pack in a county fair
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:40 AM
Jul 2024

In Central Arkansas like those guys. We have no chance with our lackluster roster of stars.

musclecar6

(1,884 posts)
30. Yes
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:09 AM
Jul 2024

Her fans are massive with men and women especially the young people. Now that she's going with Travis Kelce who seems like a nice guy who is a major football star, that will also bring in more voters for Kamala. It's all good.

LymphocyteLover

(8,323 posts)
7. it's true-- my 20 year old daughter was showing me some of the memes and videos last night
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 07:34 AM
Jul 2024

Kamala is a sensation!

LymphocyteLover

(8,323 posts)
8. Rachel Maddow went over some of this last night... I still don't quite get the brat thing
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 07:35 AM
Jul 2024

but I'm old...

Irish_Dem

(72,227 posts)
11. Kamala is "brat summer."
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 07:49 AM
Jul 2024

The kids love it.
It is some sort of girl energy?

Not sure I understand it yet.

It is from a song, an album.

That's all I know.

One of the 27 y/o in my family was trying to explain it to me last night.
I only understood a few words of the explanation.

 

Sky Jewels

(9,148 posts)
55. Last week, before the big news, my Gen Z daughter was talking about Charli XCX's album and the whole Brat thing.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 11:54 AM
Jul 2024

Apparently it is THE album of the summer amongst the young folk, and, more than that, it's a cultural phenomenon. The album's simple lime-green cover and slightly blurry letters are instantly iconic.

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gab13by13

(28,823 posts)
9. Magats are terrified because Democrats now own the narrative,
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 07:42 AM
Jul 2024

we need to keep it. Keep pushing for Kamala and our Congressional candidates. I plan to ignore all of the Magat lies. do not give a shit what TSF or Vance has to say, I want to talk about Kamala.

I want to talk about Dems putting money into Texas, overturning Roe is a disaster in Texas and Kamala gives a fiery women's rights speech. I can envision Kamala bringing Colin Alred with her to the finish line, getting rid of Cruz is possible, it is the stuff we should be talking about.

Keep control of the narrative, don't give it back.

Response to Beachnutt (Original post)

Polly Hennessey

(7,952 posts)
31. That's ok, nyiad, I miss them all. Not even sure I
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:10 AM
Jul 2024

would recognize one if it slapped me in the face. I would make a terrible jury member.

niyad

(125,164 posts)
50. Oh, some of them are so darned obvious it is hilarious. Especially the repeat
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 11:12 AM
Jul 2024

offenders.

 

Goodheart

(5,760 posts)
19. After that debate I never got a good night's sleep
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 08:13 AM
Jul 2024

until my hero Joe stepped aside and named Kamala as his choice. Right then and there I knew WE GOT THIS! The past couple of nights have been dreamy, no lie.

NoMoreRepugs

(11,479 posts)
22. JoeB's accomplishments will be LEGEND, his selfless act to put Country first
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 08:26 AM
Jul 2024

make him the FATHER of modern day America IMO.

dlk

(12,768 posts)
23. Massive voter education and registration drives are needed
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 08:33 AM
Jul 2024

By far, the largest group, more than Democrats or Republicans, is non-voters. Going viral on Tik Tok is cute. Actually voting is what matters.

Beachnutt

(8,803 posts)
24. As a Dad of 4 daughters
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 08:38 AM
Jul 2024

I can guarantee you that this viral meme stuff will translate to voters.
And if Taylor endorses Kamala it is OVER for rethugs.
There will be friendship bracelets everywhere with coconut trees on em.

edisdead

(3,359 posts)
43. yes but with 105 days left to register
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:49 AM
Jul 2024

there is no time to waste. They need ti register NOW especially in some states where they fuck around with voters registering

BComplex

(9,489 posts)
36. We definitely need these new voters and independents and swing voters to vote Democrats all the way down the ticket
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:23 AM
Jul 2024

THEN we will have no trouble doing what needs to be done to the supreme court.

mopinko

(72,774 posts)
28. i saw a tweet about the 'divine 9'
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:00 AM
Jul 2024

black sororities and fraternities, including kamala’s aka, pledging to work for harris.
she’s been all over college campuses since roe fell.
also saw that google has been pounded by ppl asking- how to register to vote.

GumboYaYa

(6,001 posts)
29. My kids, 24 and 28, are ecstatic with Kamala being nominee.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:04 AM
Jul 2024

They say all their friends are too.

calguy

(5,937 posts)
42. I haven't talked with my 40yo son and his wife yet
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:47 AM
Jul 2024

but they are both ultra liberals and hated Joe even though they voted for him. I know they're jacked up over this in the best possible way.
I've been telling them for years that young people hold the power if they'll only show up at the polls and use it like my generation did in the 60's, and now I think we're on the verge of that becoming reality.
I couldn't be happier about it.

kentuck

(114,373 posts)
32. My dream is that Kamala brings out enough votes to swamp the Republicans in House and Senate.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:16 AM
Jul 2024

And they lose the White House.

It would be poetic justice to a Party that deserves to have the crap beaten out of them.

The gall and criminality of Republicans should turn the stomach of every American. They have shown their true colors and it isn't pretty.

Hopefully Kamala will bring a huge turnout in November and my dream will become reality.

llmart

(16,620 posts)
38. Let's not forget...
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:26 AM
Jul 2024

that when she wins (and she will win), she will then have the massive powers granted to her by the SCOTUS! Thanks to Slappy and his gang.

Go get 'em, Kamala.

IronLionZion

(49,433 posts)
37. The GOP hate against her will strengthen resolve on our side to support her
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:25 AM
Jul 2024

Van Jones made some important points about how Trump's inroads with black and brown men might shift back towards us as they don't like racist attacks on a black/brown woman. And many woman are disappointed at what happened with Hillary Clinton.

So we can win with an Obama-style coalition of broad support and excited voters. Kamala is already breaking fundraising records and dominating news headlines.

We can win if we work for it. This is a great time to register new voters and encourage turnout.

Sympthsical

(10,729 posts)
41. Was watching SNL from the 2020 primaries last night
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:46 AM
Jul 2024

Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris trying to get viral moments during the debate. "Mama needs a gif!"

Given what we're seeing on social media, it made me laugh.

She's gettin them.

Politicub

(12,311 posts)
44. Every attack on her has been transformed into a positive meme
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:02 AM
Jul 2024

It’s great to see positivity and expressions of joy take hold so quickly.

yardwork

(67,151 posts)
46. Not just young people.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:06 AM
Jul 2024

All my old lady friends lit up their social media with images of Kamala two days ago. I've never seen anything like it.

Beachnutt

(8,803 posts)
47. The magaloons are going to be
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:23 AM
Jul 2024

left standing by themselves scratching their heads thinking " did I miss something" while America moves forward with Great leadership.

Fox propaganda has them so brainwashed and blinded they've gone completely stupid.

yardwork

(67,151 posts)
48. I think so. And this tidal wave will sweep a lot of moderates along, too.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:25 AM
Jul 2024

The moderate white voters we need to win are going to be impressed by this enthusiasm and vibrancy. Or they can stick with a gross crazy old man and his gross mean sidekick.

3catwoman3

(27,132 posts)
51. Let's hope the young folks love her enough to get their young toned butts...
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 11:20 AM
Jul 2024

...to the polls and VOTE for her. Being thrilled that she is the candidate is not enough.

Demsrule86

(71,209 posts)
57. Very good news this morning. I was thrilled to hear Kamala was aleady the with bound delegates nominee
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 12:04 PM
Jul 2024

in less than 48 hours...excellent.

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