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In reply to the discussion: Poll: Romney's advantage among older Americans is crumbling [View all]NCLefty
(3,678 posts)47. Ugh that's horrible!
I saw this study yesterday. It basically says that the more politically "active" you are as a conservative, the less empathy you have for others! Liberals showed more empathy. I don't know if it's a crap study but it's either that or people are just *really* hard to change.
http://www.polipsych.com/2010/02/12/a-difference-between-democrats-and-republicans-the-effects-of-empathy-on-political-interest/
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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