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In reply to the discussion: Democrats better embrace progressive millennials or get used to losing [View all]Tatiana
(14,167 posts)You nailed it right there. My daughter is almost 21. I literally dragged her to the polls to vote for Hillary.
Obama, on the other hand... people stood in lines for 3+ HOURS to vote for him. My daughter, though she wasn't old enough to vote for him, stood for over an hour with me to cast my ballot. Without complaining! He inspired and energized millenials and young people. The donated via text. I worked the first campaign and I was just astounded at the number of young people (18-21) that showed up to volunteer. We had so many volunteers, we were able to send people to canvass in Indiana and Missouri.
Obama had it. Clinton (Bill) had it. JFK had it.
We need to find that person that speaks to this generation. There are some great contenders. These are the times that are going to show us what our Democrats are made of. I 100% agree with you... we need to look younger, not older.