How old are you, and who do you support more?

[Levgreee]

Poll question: How old are you, and who do you support more?

Just interested in seeing the age demographics here at DU...

[babylonsister]

1. 46+? How old are you? Not to make light, but

what if my DU pal is 47 and I'm 74? Kind of a skewed poll, no? :D

[Levgreee]

2. I wanted to highlight the difference in the younger ages more. I think everyone 45+ is looked at as

"experienced" in politics more or less, if that makes sense. Oh, and I am 22.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

12. that explains a lot, child

"Oh I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now."

And if you get the Dylan reference, you know I'm in the "old geezer" category.

[Cant trust em]

55. I'm 27, but I get it.

Though I do prefer the Byrds version.

[npincus]

83. LOL

yeah... being in the highest age category polled makes me think I'd better grab a shovel and start digging myself one! Yes, it's all relative; my 5 year-old thinks that 10 is old! :)

[babylonsister]

24. Gotcha. I just got a chuckle out of your poll.

:hi:

[jbnow]

81. Well the Obama break is usually

older than 45 (as is Obama, a baby boomer). In exit polls he often wins under 50, even under 60, even under 65...never 65 and older..

Not saying you should break down the older ages but I like it when exit polls do. Hillary definitely has the senior citizen vote.

I'm not mocking it. They are often a large minority of the vote and very faithful voters.

[JohnnyLib2]

4. LOL. Agism!

Well, it IS an underlying theme in this primary season. :evilgrin:

[babylonsister]

25. Why yes, yes it is. And isn't the past considered old? vs. the future?

:evilgrin:

[Kitty Herder]

82. My thoughts exactly. nt

[BeatleBoot]

3. You would have to be over 46 to be home on Friday night!!!!

:rofl:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

14. Rockin' to Paul Simon in the Park too!

Why go out in the snow when you can have the best right at home?

[skooooo]

18. playing online bingo no less..

lol

:rofl:

[seabeyond]

22. lol lol..... bah hahaha. whatever reason

got a chuckle here.

[Breeze54]

50. And not supporting fucktards like you.

:evilfrown:

[Breeze54]

49. Not.... and

you're a punk.

[dchill]

58. I got my Beatle Boots when I was 14...

How old am I?
:)

[Kurovski]

65. 55?

?

[dchill]

69. Very close...

LVI.
:)

[Kurovski]

70. Dammit!! I was gonna say that.

Always go with the first one, the nuns always told me. Did I listen? No!! God, I hate myself. I HATE myself!!!
:-)

[dchill]

71. Don't hate yourself...

There's no way you could have know that I was one of the earliest cool ones to get Beatle Boots, as opposed to those who waited until '66. Mine were seriously broken in by then.
:)

[kerry-is-my-prez]

68. Excuse me but I'm 52 and just came back from happy hour....

Of course - I live in Florida and anyone under the age of 65 is considered a "kid."

The older you are down here the more fun you have.

[citizen snips]

5. 19

I was supporting Edwards but now I supporting Hillary.

[cbayer]

6. Maybe you should add a "both" category. nt.

[Levgreee]

10. I changed the name of the poll to who do you support "more". If you have no preference... well

you are left out of this poll, sorry ;p

[cbayer]

15. that's ok

I just thought it would be interesting to see the demographics of those that support both candidates. Mainly because my theory would be that the most "mature" (whatever that means) would fall into that category.

[democrattotheend]

7. Just turned 24 yesterday

And I proudly support Barack Obama.

[Jennifer C]

26. Happy Birthday :)

:toast:

[Kurovski]

8. I'm onee twee yeaws owd!

[ruggerson]

40. and you need to be spanked

;)

[Kurovski]

41. But I onee have twee dowwas.

:D

[Laurab]

54. No wonder I love you so much.....

I may be older in years, but in mind.......onee twee! :loveya:

[Kurovski]

63. I made a boo-boo...

I'm twee-an-a-half yeaws owd! :silly:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

9. 57, and I'm supporting Kucinich

I don't like either Clinton or Obama, and so I'm spending my time and money supporting true progressive candidates in winning seats in the House and Senate.

Yes, I'll hold my nose and vote for whoever wins the slugfest, but my heart won't be in it. I hope there is a deadlock at the convention and Gore is drafted. HE I could have some enthusiasm about.

[Wizard777]

80. I did too and I would have voted for him. He was on the ballot.

But he dropped out of the race a few days before the Maryland primaries. So I went Obama.

[nonconformist]

11. 34, Hillary. nt

[atreides1]

13. I'm 48

I voted for Seantor Obama in my state primary. But if Senator Clinton is the nominee I'll vote for her, and hope to God that things get better in this country, just as I would, should Senator Obama become the nominee!

[seabeyond]

16. OMG.... my first time ever 46+.... without another number to box it.

omg.... so what are you saying. 46 is it. old. the end.

sigh....

[Levgreee]

21. My intent was to find how "young" the board is, rather than a balanced breakdown

but yes, you are all geezers to me (kidding)

[seabeyond]

23. wink... that's ok. hopefully we all get there some time. n/t

[Breeze54]

73. It's already been polled. Do a search... boomers rule DU.

Truth!

[dchill]

60. Yes, that's it...

we are beyond the pale.

[blogslut]

17. You know, CNN has a similar age breakdown

At least, from what I've researched. If you go to their elections page and visit the elections held so far, state by state, the ages break down similar to the breakdown here, in your poll.

[Andy823]

19. Well I am

56 and supported Edwards from day one. I was sad when he left the race, and had not inteneded to support either of the remaining two. After some research, watching the debates between the two of them, and especially after Hillary showed me her true side, I have since decided that Obama would be the best of the two. I see him talking more about the poor, and taking America back from special interest groups, while Hillary sinks lower and lower into the dirty world of "negativity"!

I want talk on the "real" issues, and Obama seems to be the only one doing that now. All Hillary can do is use "fear and smear" to try and win, and I had enough of that kind of politics with the Bush gang of thieves and cutthroats! :grr:

[AlinPA]

20. Obama, 70 yrs.

[JanusAscending]

52. Obama too!

and you've got one year up on me ! I'll be 70 next January! So see, all of us white old ladies aren't voting for Billary!!:hippie:

[stop the bleeding]

27. Wow it looks like Obama is winning the 21-30 group(s) handily

I am gonna keep an eye on this one.


edit to add poll #'s

Poll result (123 votes)
under 20, Obama (2 votes, 2%) Vote
21-25, Obama (8 votes, 7%) Vote
26-30 Obama (10 votes, 8%) Vote
31-45 Obama (30 votes, 24%) Vote
46+ Obama (42 votes, 34%) Vote
under 20, Hillary (3 votes, 2%) Vote
21-25, Hillary (2 votes, 2%) Vote
26-30, Hillary (2 votes, 2%) Vote
31-45, Hillary (10 votes, 8%) Vote
46+, Hillary (14 votes, 11%)


btw I'm 34

[Levgreee]

29. As of now it is exactly 25% hillary, 75% Obama.So multiply the Hillary numbers by 3,to proportion it

[Adelante]

28. Obama, 60 nt

[1awake]

30. I'm 34 for Obama

... divorced, father of 3 (have custody of) and looking! Any takers?? Oops.. not that kinda post.

[JanusAscending]

53. Interested in a 69 yr. old Grandma for your kids??

I'm a lonely widow who still feels her "oats":rofl: :woohoo:

[1awake]

59. lol,

I don't do much "oats" in any sense of the word these days. In fact.. I'm not to sure I remember what a life is outside of little people related. :silly:

[blonndee]

31. 32, Obama. nt

[TheDoorbellRang]

32. 54 yeas old. Obama now

Started with Gore. Ending with Obama. And every day ending with Obama becomes more a reality. I had a mild dislike for Hillary when this all started, and every day I loathe her just a little bit more. If she's the nominee this fall, it will be a choice between McBush and Bushette. And the only reason I'd vote for Bushette is because of Supreme Court nominees, if that still will mean anything at that point in our country.

[XemaSab]

33. kick

n/t

[Raine]

34. 57yr old female...supporting Obama

:-)

[Ysabel]

35. age 49 for obama...

husband also for obama (he's a member here too hang on a sec. i need to ask him how old he is...okay he's 44) father in 70's for obama mother recently died she was for obama she was 68 our adults kids are also for obama they are in their mid-twenties...

[Blondiegrrl]

36. 36-year-old white, college-educated (but dirt-poor) female for Obama. n/t

[kdpeters]

42. And I'm your male counterpart n/t

[Obamanaut]

37. 65 here, for Sen Obama nt

[anigbrowl]

38. 37 for Obama. nt

[eggman67]

39. 40 for Hillary n/t

[bilgewaterbill]

43. Now do one for income.

[TheDoorbellRang]

44. Hmmm. 170 to 49 in Obama's favor, or 78-22%

Wish we had delegates to send to the convention.:D

[Pisces]

45. we should add sex to the voting age

I think we should add what sex are you. I am female voting for Obama, and only Obama.

[PseudoIntellect]

46. Wow, I just realized how young I was here.

I'm exactly 17.5, and I'm voting for the Demo this November.

[Breeze54]

47. This poll has been compromised, imho.

I don't believe the votes or the voters here.

[otohara]

99. Why, Since You Can Only Vote Once

[Swamp Rat]

48. Dennis Kucinich

I am forever young. :D

[Breeze54]

51. I'm 53 and I voted for the true blue Democrat... Dennis Kucinich

The two left in the race can go pound sand, AFAIC, including their supporters.

What a bunch of asswipes. You all are fighting over Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.

Get a fucking clue.

[Cant trust em]

56. Age breakdowns are interesting, but most people on here support Obama

I know that this is an unscientific poll, but it's interesting none the less. Let me also add that I rarely see people post that they are leaving Obama for Hillary.

[DearAbby]

57. Why not "Other" for us Older than dirt people

is this a new Age/sex/location lines?


104/ Crispy Critters crematorium/ wait let me unfasten my depends and check.....checking :).....checking :)...checking :evilgrin:....ahhh haaa!
female.

[Political Heretic]

61. Your un-edited post said you predicted an inverse bell curve...

...that's not really what's happening is it?

:)

[Eurobabe]

62. 46+ WF, Mom 66 WF, Daughters: 24 WF, 26 WF all GOBAMA!!!

[Kool Kitty]

64. I'm 55 and I was for Edwards originally,

but now I support Obama.

[cooolandrew]

66. How funny and they call us young and naivethat is hillarious! haha.

[cooolandrew]

67. So relieved I am among so many like minded people you folks rock, my friends.

[Fox Mulder]

72. 25 and Obama.

I originally (and still do) supported Dennis Kucinich for President, and then John Edwards.

[Hepburn]

74. Just 3 months shy of 60, female and I support Obama.

A big NO WAY on Hillary...EVER!

[Gore1FL]

75. Dang this is so lopsided

one would think it was the delegate count or something...

[chknltl]

76. In every category Obama is winning handily....

From the looks of things in GD-P, I was given the impression that DU was split 50-50!!!
So what is the real ratio among DUers? Is it three to one for Obama or is this poll not indicative of how things are?

[chknltl]

77. So how long before someone alerts the free republic...

...about this poll? :eyes:

[Wizard777]

78. 76 and Obama!

[depakid]

79. Other

I support none of the above.

And nope -that doesn't make me (or anyone like me) a Republican.

[Onlooker]

84. Clinton has more support among younger DUers

Interesting, even though DU overwhelmingly supports Obama, this poll shows that DU members who support Clinton tend to be younger than DU members who support Obama. I wonder if it has to do with feminism.

25% of her supporters are under the age of 30.
17% of Obama's supporters are under the age of 30.

It's also interesting that most DUers are older. I wonder how many of its members are simply couch potatoes who do nothing but sit at the computer and wonder how many of the older members put up vitriolic posts.

[workinclasszero]

85. 46+ GOBAMA!!!!! (nt)

[frogcycle]

86. 46+ and neither

[angie_love]

87. 27, female, Obama!

[mculator]

88. DU = Obama supporters in crisis. me- 28/m for Hillary.

mostly in the age group where they'd have a "Mid life crisis"

[Bettie]

89. Obama

Though, I supported Edwards from the start of this whole thing. After he dropped out, I did my research and decided that even though Obama is a mite too conservative for my taste, he's a better (and marginally more liberal) choice than Mrs. Clinton.

Her recent comments have told me that my choice was right.

Bettie.

[chknltl]

90. kick

Not that I normally kick polls but this one is quite illuminating. I refer to that 3-1 margin Senator Obama has over Senator Clinton. This is the DU where the average DUer has a bit more knowledge regarding what is actually going on in our government than the average American citizen.

[Jennicut]

91. 32, voted for Obama in CT primary

I will vote for whatever Dem wins. Long live Democracy! Rethugs=fascism

[tammywammy]

92. 27, Obama

[IronLionZion]

93. Damn those young people who support Obama cause they don't know anything!

Bwhahahahaha!!! :rofl:

I'm 24 and proudly caucused for Obama in Minnesota. GOBAMA!!!

[Sparkly]

94. Am I seeing the Obama voters outnumbering Clinton voters 4 to 1 here?

I'm not a math major (to say the very least). Is that about right?

[chknltl]

96. With all the bruha, one would think that 50% split between the two.

Is it possible that of the DUers supporting these two candidates, 25% is for Senator Clinton and a whopping 75% is for Senator Obama? So why all the ruckus? DU appears to be coalescing behind the front-runner. Isn't that what we were calling for all along? My first choice was for Kooch, then Edwards and now Barrack. Until this recent spate of anti-party attacks by Senator Clinton, I would have gladly voted for her had she gotten the nomination. Now, I am thinking of not casting a vote for the President at all should she worm her way into the nomination. I AM SICK OF POLITICS AS USUAL. I join We The People in saying; "WE WANT CHANGE!!!"

[Bucky]

95. Statistical Analysis: Age on DU does not correspond to candidate support

Obama supporters
< 20 = 3%
21-25 = 6%
26-30 = 9%
31-45 = 35%
46 + = 47%

Clinton supporters
< 20 = 6%
21-25 = 11%
26-30 = 7%
31-45 = 29%
46 + = 47%

I would suggest in future surveys combining the under 25ers into one group and splitting the 31-plus DUers into 3 groups. DU is older than your father's internet.

[chknltl]

97. kick

[chknltl]

98. kick

[Greyskye]

100. so much for the "Obamababies" meme

:eyes:

[Blue_In_AK]

101. 46+ and none of the above...

Not McCain, of course, but I'm very disenamored with both Clinton and Obama. I'm not a happy camper this campaign season. I wish they'd come up with someone completely different at the convention, that's how sick I am of this constant sniping.

And it wouldn't have made me feel any better if Clinton had dropped out earlier because I am not at all comfortable with Obama. I don't believe he will be half as good as his supporters seem to think he will be, and I think we're in for a huge disappointment...again. If he proves me wrong, then I will happily eat these words.

[chknltl]

102. kick