Get Used to It: Biden Isn’t Going Anywhere

return2ozma@lemmy.world to politics @lemmy.world – 117 points – Get Used to It: Biden Isn’t Going Anywhere
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Democrats have all the spontaneity of the House of Windsor. Or, closer to home, they’re closer to what Republicans once were, a party that falls in line not in love.

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Progressives do not show up to vote. What state are you looking at? Biden is a clear representation of his electorate. If young people actually bothered to vote the landscape would be so much different. The good news is young people are actually starting to be more politically active now.

Edit: you can downvote, but we can also look at the stats. I don't get this anti-reality sentiment on Lemmy.

2nd edit. Just in case it's not clear for those needing sources (even though this is extremely researched):

In 2022, younger voters made up a smaller share of the electorate than they did in 2018. In 2022, 36% of voters were under 50, compared with 40% of voters in 2018. Decreased turnout among these more reliably Democratic voters contributed to the GOP’s better performance in November.

Older voters turned out more reliably in both elections – and continued to be largely loyal to Republican candidates. For example, among adults ages 69 and older in 2022

Pew research 2022 election.

If you still believe that, no amount of evidence is going to change your mind bud ...

But feel free to keep shouting into the void that you don't understand it, maybe someone will try and explain it.

What are you talking about? Progressives are the least reliable voting block in the US. This isn't some speculation, it is a known, well-studied fact. It is the very same fact that leads to the Dems becoming more conservative.

As soon as I'm done explaining nuclear physics to my dog, I'll get right back to you.

I try to manage my time by putting the easiest tasks first.

It's always the most uninformed that speak with the most confidence.

In 2022, younger voters made up a smaller share of the electorate than they did in 2018. In 2022, 36% of voters were under 50, compared with 40% of voters in 2018. Decreased turnout among these more reliably Democratic voters contributed to the GOP’s better performance in November.

Older voters turned out more reliably in both elections – and continued to be largely loyal to Republican candidates. For example, among adults ages 69 and older in 2022

Pew research on 2022 turnout. No need for condescending tone brother. We are all in the same fight but we need facts on our side.