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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCould Approving Keystone Really Harm Democratic Prospects in 2014? Yes
http://www.thenation.com/blog/178638/could-approving-keystone-really-harm-democratic-prospects-2014-yesThe Obama administration must make its call regarding Keystone based on science and sound long-term thinking regarding energy, environmental and agricultural policy.
But those who talk about the political ramifications of this decision should keep in mind that sign that read We did NOT vote for KXL.
A 2013 poll found that more than 60 percent of young Americans felt that, were the administration to approve the pipeline, Obama would be breaking a campaign promise. And a significant percentage of those surveyed said they would feel betrayed by a decision to let the Keystone project go forward.
If young voters get a signal that they are not being heard, if they feel disappointed and disenfranchised, there is every reason to believe it will be harder for Democrats to mobilize them in 2014.
That does not mean that all young voters will stay home. Younger voters are not single-issue voters. Millions will still go to the polls in 2014, including, undoubtedly, the vast majority of those who marched on Washington Sunday. But if their percentage of the overall electorate is low, and if a portion of those who do turn out opt out of frustration or hope for a Green alternative, an already tough election season could get dramatically tougher for the Democrats.
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Could Approving Keystone Really Harm Democratic Prospects in 2014? Yes (Original Post)
eridani
Mar 2014
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MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)1. "Who the #%^* else ya gonna vote for, schmucks?"
The answer is nobody. They'll vote for nobody.
bemildred
(90,061 posts)2. You better believe it. People are pissed. nt
newfie11
(8,159 posts)3. Hell yes
If people feel there's no different in the party's they just won't vote.
That of course would be a disaster!