Reply #8: The Ominous Demographic Trend for the GOP

[bronxiteforever]

New Poll: Young Voters' Election Energy Intensifies, Spurred by Economic Concerns and Desire for Change - 23 Sep 2008
Rock the Vote's latest poll of 18-29 year olds shows young voters are increasingly engaged in the upcoming presidential election, driven by concerns over the faltering economy and a sense that our country needs a new direction. Concern over the economy, while a top issue for young people since 2006, has intensified and is now the number one issue this election for nearly half (41%) of 18-29 year olds. The political leanings of young voters have remained steady since Rock the Vote's last poll in February: when asked for whom they would vote for president in November, 56% said Barack Obama and 29% said John McCain.

http://www.rockthevote.com/about/about-young-voters/polling/


This is the result of the politics and attitude of the GOP toward young folks which has been the trend of the entire Shrub Presidency. The GOP has lost a whole generation of voters with the appeal to the base politics in 2000 and 2004. The GOP trashed young people for so long but this is the beginning of the payback. This election is shaping up to be a realignment election like 1932 or 1980. The GOP has shown nothing but contempt for future generations of Americans and it shows.