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AAO

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30. Of course this all applies in generalities.

Mon Sep 24, 2012, 01:11 PM

Sep 2012

Yes, my 88 yo father and 82 yo mother are complete leftists. Our whole family would be shot as communists (we're not) if the teabaggers get control of the White House.

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Poll: Romney's advantage among older Americans is crumbling [View all] WI_DEM Sep 2012 OP

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