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elleng

(130,126 posts)
27. Hey oldbanjo,
Mon Sep 24, 2012, 12:55 PM
Sep 2012

we're not 'older Americans!'
P.S., I'm in very similar situation to you, retired from a Fed. job.

Why does he have an advantage with older Americans at all? liberal N proud Sep 2012 #1
Older voters usually vote Republican TroyD Sep 2012 #2
I don't buy that liberal N proud Sep 2012 #12
It's an old Churchillesque thing… Jackpine Radical Sep 2012 #14
I've heard this horse-hockey all my life. spiderpig Sep 2012 #36
Indeed kenfrequed Sep 2012 #41
It shows in polls though davidn3600 Sep 2012 #37
Its been that way though. Based on election results Thrill Sep 2012 #38
I became a liberal in the 60s and I stayed that way. mwb970 Sep 2012 #48
The economy, medical care and high cost of living are getting more senior's attention dixiegrrrrl Sep 2012 #35
The older I get the more progressive I get lunatica Sep 2012 #50
Given the GOP stance on issues like Social Security and Medicare it is odd WI_DEM Sep 2012 #3
If I understand the ER for poor people bluemarkers Sep 2012 #7
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
Good question, I'm 67 and I am with Obama, oldbanjo Sep 2012 #10
Hey oldbanjo, elleng Sep 2012 #27
I think older Repubs are "Eisenhower repubs" magical thyme Sep 2012 #17
The fact that he was booed at the AARP meeting pscot Sep 2012 #33
Religion get the red out Sep 2012 #18
Religion, racism, sexism, homophobia is why. In addition to "I got mine, screw you" SWTORFanatic Sep 2012 #21
You are very right.. Vietnameravet Sep 2012 #26
Of course this all applies in generalities. AAO Sep 2012 #30
I really have to take issue with your comments that.... LongTomH Sep 2012 #32
Truth! pscot Sep 2012 #34
Because Obama is black... Larkspur Sep 2012 #31
Yeah it's really that simple. People don't like to believe it's like that but it is johnlucas Sep 2012 #43
Agreed! mimi85 Sep 2012 #44
Oh I would never lump you in with those fogeys johnlucas Sep 2012 #51
That sounds like my parents :/ NCLefty Sep 2012 #45
Well I'm happy Laurajr Sep 2012 #4
In a way yes, I believe many surveys have shown that Fox News viewers is stronger among older people WI_DEM Sep 2012 #5
the demo for Fox News is the oldest audience in cable TV KurtNYC Sep 2012 #11
They just love watching those douchbags that moderate the shows. LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #13
it is poison for sure Cosmocat Sep 2012 #6
Is your Mom a Republican, then? TroyD Sep 2012 #8
My mom Laurajr Sep 2012 #9
She passed Cosmocat Sep 2012 #25
Ugh that's horrible! NCLefty Sep 2012 #47
My 65 year old father voted for Carter in '76 but then voted Reagan in '80. Jennicut Sep 2012 #15
Mitt is losing the NACAR fans too. Botany Sep 2012 #19
Did u see the article which casually mentioned Obama's 14 point lead (!!!) with military families??? progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author antiquie Sep 2012 #20
As an elder progressive, I don't find what either of them posted to be offensive. jillan Sep 2012 #22
My apologies at having offended you. antiquie Sep 2012 #23
I used to tell my bucolic_frolic Sep 2012 #24
Old folks watch alot of news.. DCBob Sep 2012 #28
buried in another article, is Romney's polling with Military families... not GOOD! progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #39
I searched the web for that poll and could not find it Kolesar Sep 2012 #49
seniors will usually vote "Republican"... cheezmaka Sep 2012 #42
"Since the DNC"...Thank you Bill Clinton. nt TeamPooka Sep 2012 #46
Does over 70 qualify Duval Sep 2012 #52
This will be what eventually buries Willard for good. hifiguy Sep 2012 #53
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