The Democratic Party faces a stark generational divide between younger and older Democrats.
Condescending to these already alienated and frustrated younger voters, as @JoeBiden advisor Anita Dunn did, could cost us the general election -- or fracture the party forever.
Condescending to these already alienated and frustrated younger voters, as @JoeBiden advisor Anita Dunn did, could cost us the general election -- or fracture the party forever.
This is particularly disturbing coming from Anita Dunn, who -- in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment against Harvey Weinstein -- leapt to his defense.
Harvey Weinstein was just found guilty of sexual assault.
Young people are sick of this.
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Harvey Weinstein was just found guilty of sexual assault.
Young people are sick of this.
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The quid pro quo of elites in our society, the way they leap to protect unsavory people in their midst from consequences for their past actions.
Older generations might be used to tolerating these has-beens, but for younger people, it's a deal breaker.
Older generations might be used to tolerating these has-beens, but for younger people, it's a deal breaker.
No amount of complaining that this amounts to "cancel culture" will overcome our generation's distaste for turning a blind eye to past violations...
We have seen our representatives oppose progress up until the moment it is won, then embracing a newfound progressivism.
We have seen our representatives oppose progress up until the moment it is won, then embracing a newfound progressivism.
We know that doesn't drive change, it merely waits for it to happen before taking credit for it. That is why we value consistency and honesty so deeply.
That is why we love the images of @BernieSanders getting arrested in the Civil Rights Movement, or supporting Pride in the 80s
That is why we love the images of @BernieSanders getting arrested in the Civil Rights Movement, or supporting Pride in the 80s
They show us that he will not just allow change to happen, but to fight for it when it's unpopular.
This stands in stark contrast to politicians like Biden who vote for DOMA to declare marriage between a man and a woman before turning around decades later in support.
This stands in stark contrast to politicians like Biden who vote for DOMA to declare marriage between a man and a woman before turning around decades later in support.
The Democratic Party has to take this generational divide seriously. It could cost us this critical election. It could fracture our party.
Young voters are the future of the Democratic Party, and it needs to start understanding, acknowledging, and internalizing our views quickly
Young voters are the future of the Democratic Party, and it needs to start understanding, acknowledging, and internalizing our views quickly
That means assuaging our doubts and questions about a candidate's past and their donors, and making changes.
We have doubts about Biden's willingness to pursue universal healthcare, student debt reform, or drastic climate action. Start reassuring us, not condescending to us.
We have doubts about Biden's willingness to pursue universal healthcare, student debt reform, or drastic climate action. Start reassuring us, not condescending to us.
