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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTop GOP Pollster: Young Americans Are Terrifyingly Liberal
According to new polling by right-wing political consultant Frank Luntz, Americans 18 to 26 are extremely liberal so liberal that the hostility of young Americans to the underpinnings of the American economy and the American government should frighten every business and political leader and excite activists for Sanders and, to a lesser degree, Clinton activists.
Luntzs poll found that young Americans are optimistic about both the countrys future and their own: 61 percent say the best days of the United States are still ahead of us rather than behind us, and 88 percent are somewhat, very, or extremely optimistic about their economic prospects. But they have concerns, too. Their biggest, in order, are corruption, greed, and inequality.
President Obama is not their favorite political figure Bernie Sanders is. Indeed, 31 percent said Bernie Sanders is the major political figure they like and respect the most more than Obama (18 percent) and Hillary Clinton (11 percent). Fewer young people like and respect Republican politicians, with just 9 percent choosing Donald Trump, 5 percent George W. Bush, and 5 percent Ted Cruz. Bill Clinton has been nearly forgotten, with only 3 percent choosing him. Elizabeth Warren also has low visibility, chosen by just 2 percent. All in all, 66 percent of young Americans chose a Democratic political figure.
Admiration of Sanders is especially strong among the younger half of respondents, with 40 percent of 18- to 21-year-olds saying hes the political figure they most like and respect.
Luntzs poll found that young Americans are optimistic about both the countrys future and their own: 61 percent say the best days of the United States are still ahead of us rather than behind us, and 88 percent are somewhat, very, or extremely optimistic about their economic prospects. But they have concerns, too. Their biggest, in order, are corruption, greed, and inequality.
President Obama is not their favorite political figure Bernie Sanders is. Indeed, 31 percent said Bernie Sanders is the major political figure they like and respect the most more than Obama (18 percent) and Hillary Clinton (11 percent). Fewer young people like and respect Republican politicians, with just 9 percent choosing Donald Trump, 5 percent George W. Bush, and 5 percent Ted Cruz. Bill Clinton has been nearly forgotten, with only 3 percent choosing him. Elizabeth Warren also has low visibility, chosen by just 2 percent. All in all, 66 percent of young Americans chose a Democratic political figure.
Admiration of Sanders is especially strong among the younger half of respondents, with 40 percent of 18- to 21-year-olds saying hes the political figure they most like and respect.
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Top GOP Pollster: Young Americans Are Terrifyingly Liberal (Original Post)
LiberalArkie
Feb 2016
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cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)1. Compelling Wisdom - Vs - Disheartening Cynicism - The Choice Is Clear
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SCantiGOP
(13,871 posts)2. This is great
A ray of sunshine in the gloom of all the discussions in the GD-P forum.
I thought my generation from the 60s was going to save the world but we turned into the core of the GOP. Hope the kids today can keep their ideals and their passion.
tk2kewl
(18,133 posts)3. And the Democratic Establishment is doing their best to crush their hopes
davidn3600
(6,342 posts)4. Hillary and Trump have nearly the same numbers
The election results confirm this as well....the millennials don't like Hillary. Hillary's support is coming from the older generations.
LannyDeVaney
(1,033 posts)8. Sure, if anybody older than 26 is who you are talking about ...
Just looking at the age brackets in the OP.
I'm in real trouble (age 48) if anybody older than 26 is an "older generation"
I do appreciate the younger generation who are actively involved. The more the merrier!
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)5. Well, no fucking shit! Even a brain surgeon should know that!
Rex
(65,616 posts)6. Reap what you sow?
Younger people grew up watching Dick Cheney destroy the nation.
UTUSN
(70,723 posts)7. AWwrite AWrite *AWRITE*!1 n/t