The same young people once derided as liberal snowflakes are moving to the right.

Summary

Gen Z’s reputation as a reliably progressive generation has been challenged by recent U.S. election results, showing a noticeable shift toward conservative voting, particularly among young men.

Many young people struggle with financial security, psychological safety, and optimism about the future. Trump tapped into their anxieties of a frightening world that’s worsening.

Issues like inflation, financial stability, and safety now rank higher than traditional progressive causes for many young people.

Additionally, conservative influences from figures like Joe Rogan and family ties to Gen X parents may have nudged Gen Z rightward, reflecting their complex and evolving priorities.

  • very_well_lost@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    To paraphrase Donald Rumsfeld:

    You don’t run for president with the voters you want, you run for president with the voters you have.

    Stupid or not, these are the voters we have, and Democrats need to learn how to reach at least some of them if they ever want to win another election.