Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

LuckyTheDog

(6,837 posts)
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 02:11 PM Apr 2016

Poll: Millennials reject Trump, begrudgingly back Clinton

At the same time young voters are feeling the Bern, they're also really rejecting Donald Trump. The leading GOP presidential candidate was seen as unfavorable by 74 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds polled in a survey released Monday by the Institute of Politics at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. And that, combined that with the fact that more millennials were identifying as Democratic instead of independent for the first time in five years, indicated the youth vote in November could be an anti-Trump one.

"I do think that Donald Trump is doing as much for the prospect of the Democratic nominee as George W. Bush did in 2008," polling director John Della Volpe said on a conference call with reporters Monday, referencing a surge in youth engagement that propelled then-Illinois Sen. Barack Obama to the presidency years ago. "I don't think there's a question about that."

To be fair, young voters don't love Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton, either. She had a net favorable rating of -16 percentage points in the Harvard poll. Only Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders inspired good feelings among millennials, with a 23 percent net favorable rating.

MORE HERE: http://yonside.com/poll-millennials-reject-trump-begrudgingly-back-clinton/


14 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

Actor

(626 posts)
1. This is why the GOP is doing everything in their power to stop Drumpf.
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 02:17 PM
Apr 2016

I heard on the radio today that Kasich and Cruz are conspiring in different states to give the other their votes so to speak so they can defeat Drumpf in the long run.

Not conspiring secretly but out in the open.

Cobalt Violet

(9,905 posts)
5. a few might.
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 05:47 PM
Apr 2016

But a lot can change that between now in November. FBI recommendations and leaked transcripts happen.

Barack_America

(28,876 posts)
9. No, young people stay home for candidates they are not passionate about.
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 11:35 PM
Apr 2016

Have we already forgotten Gore and Kerry?

TCJ70

(4,387 posts)
3. This millennial won't even begrudgingly vote for her...
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 02:28 PM
Apr 2016

...I'll vote down ticket but president will most likely remain blank on my ballot this time.

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)
4. Now THAT is a good use of your vote. You should be proud
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 03:36 PM
Apr 2016

of your participation in the Presidential election.

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)
7. If you feel that way why not consider voting for the other party?
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 11:21 PM
Apr 2016

I'm sure THEY won't "fuck you over every chance they get". After all, they've only been doing it every opportunity they have.

Cobalt Violet

(9,905 posts)
12. are you advocating I vote for the green party?
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 01:30 AM
Apr 2016

Last time I checked there are more than 1 other party to chose. Not sure what you are talking about.

TCJ70

(4,387 posts)
14. Well, let's see...
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 07:39 AM
Apr 2016

...my choices this time are an insane person or a warmonger who's really into corporate giveaways and capitulation. Hmmmm, is it any wonder I wouldn't feel good about voting for either of them? Get a better candidate and I'll vote for them, but I won't sign my name to either of them.

 

IamMab

(1,359 posts)
8. Yeah, yeah, and then you'll disappear for another 4 years, only showing up to complain that
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 11:31 PM
Apr 2016

everyone else hasn't done all the hard work for you.

We know the pattern by now.

 

IamMab

(1,359 posts)
13. Talk is cheap. Being new to DU doesn't make me a new Democrat, unlike BernieBros....
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 06:10 AM
Apr 2016

Whereas being a progressive, you're more likely than not to skip voting when it matters.

So go ahead, revel in your post count and sign-up date. Anything to distract from how you don't vote regularly, right?

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»Poll: Millennials reject ...