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In reply to the discussion: Yup, the GOP is f'd with young people [View all]CincyDem
(6,356 posts)7. yeah - there's the idea that we are who we are at age 26.
Probably true in general. I just think about a lot of folks I grew up with who were rabid ant-war protesters in the early 70s and today their rabid Faux fans who are convinced BHO is going to let immigrants vote so he can have a third term.
Hopefully you are right and these kids represent the future of our future.
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I agree with both of you strongly. Also note the higher consistency of GOP as conservative vs. those
freshwest
Mar 2015
#39
One day those libertarians will get laid and then their political thoughts will mature
FSogol
Feb 2015
#31
True, that is it. My liberal roots come from a family who came of age in the Great Depression.
freshwest
Mar 2015
#40
Studies I have seen have shown that the Millenial Generation are voting MORE Democratic
mikekohr
Feb 2015
#12
At the age of 73 I see what you are saying. However, in the elections of the past - from FDR to
jwirr
Feb 2015
#17
Very good question. This week when we won the net neutrality issue my grandson told me that this
jwirr
Feb 2015
#19
I suggest looking at the States where they did not 'stay home' and considering what those States
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2015
#22