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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Poll: Romney's advantage among older Americans is crumbling [View all]elleng
(130,126 posts)27. Hey oldbanjo,
we're not 'older Americans!'
P.S., I'm in very similar situation to you, retired from a Fed. job.
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The economy, medical care and high cost of living are getting more senior's attention
dixiegrrrrl
Sep 2012
#35
also if they could get time off from work without fear of losing their jobs
magical thyme
Sep 2012
#16
And they actually care about their kids and grandkids health too. I'm sure Mitt is SHOCKED! n/t
AAO
Sep 2012
#29
Religion, racism, sexism, homophobia is why. In addition to "I got mine, screw you"
SWTORFanatic
Sep 2012
#21
Yeah it's really that simple. People don't like to believe it's like that but it is
johnlucas
Sep 2012
#43
In a way yes, I believe many surveys have shown that Fox News viewers is stronger among older people
WI_DEM
Sep 2012
#5
Did u see the article which casually mentioned Obama's 14 point lead (!!!) with military families???
progressivebydesign
Sep 2012
#40
As an elder progressive, I don't find what either of them posted to be offensive.
jillan
Sep 2012
#22
buried in another article, is Romney's polling with Military families... not GOOD!
progressivebydesign
Sep 2012
#39