Although the summits were separated physically by only two miles in downtown D.C., the events underscored the vastly different ways Democrats and Republicans view and organize young people.
that conservatives must band together to limit voting on college campuses, same-day voter registration and automatic mailing of ballots to registered voters.
“They’ll all be talking about how great Joe Biden does, and he is literally a quarter-century older than I am,” he joked. Jean-Pierre asked organizers to let Joshi continue with her question, praising her courage. Then the press secretary talked about things Biden has achieved or can aim to accomplish in a second term.While many attendees expressed enthusiasm for the president, just as many voiced concern that the Biden administration and the Democratic Party aren’t doing enough to mobilize Gen Z.
“I’m not going to concede that territory,” he said. “There may be inherent problems, but we still need to figure out ways to get to young people.” But for many young voters, the disconnect lies not in visually creative messaging, but in political values. Gen Z voters, aligning with candidates on abortion rights, gun control, climate change and protections for the LGBTQ community.
Callie Whicker, 19, a student at American University who attended the Democratic-aligned VOT event, said the GOP’s focus on gender-affirming care for minors and rhetoric around transgender people is hurtful. There’s “a lot of space for both parties” to increase their youth outreach, she said, adding that although young people are often thought of as all being Democrats, they are not a monolith.
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