Is there a generation gap between our two candidates?

[bigtree]

Obama's about my age, born in '61 and Clinton is 60. I wonder how this affects the way they are perceived . . . how the way they communicate is affecting different age groups?

[goldcanyonaz]

1. I'm 30 and a Clinton supporter.

[bigtree]

4. not just support, but how the way they communicate is received by listeners

[skorpo]

2. I'm over 60 ...

and support Obama.

[bigtree]

7. right. there are so many other (important) things on which to base support on

but, I was thinking of the way they generate interest and hold it on the basis of their own personalities and posture . . . whether the gap in their ages affected the way their messages may be received.

[Olney Blue]

3. "Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill"

A funny sign I saw once... don't know if it's true :hi:

[polichick]

5. It's more a difference in style than age imo...

There's only 14 years between them, but they appeal to different groups. Some older people I've talked to (70+) find Obama's glib humor disrespecful.

[bigtree]

8. The effects probably can't be generalized, but I've noticed a definite difference in styles

The differences may be insignificant to their overall appeal, but, I do see differences.

[LostinVA]

6. I'm 43 and support Clinton -- my wife is 24 and supports Clinton

[ursi]

9. there is a gap of some type ...the Clintons are entrenched deeper into the money game

with all of their connections and he is not.