Pod Save America Why No One’s Winning Young Voters (Ep. 5)
Jul 7, 2024
John Della Volpe, polling director at Harvard Kennedy School and Biden campaign advisor, joins Kristen Soltis Anderson, a leading New York Times pollster, and Anderson Clayton, the young Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. They delve into the alarming apathy among young voters, exploring their disillusionment with politics and skepticism towards government efficacy. The discussion reveals insights from focus groups on Gen Z’s economic anxieties, perceptions of education, and evolving rights, emphasizing the need to engage and empower this crucial demographic for change.
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Youth Voter Trends
- Young voters, crucial for Democratic victories, show concerning signs of disillusionment and potential shift away from the party in 2024.
- This raises questions about their motivation to support Biden and maintain previous turnout levels.
Motivating Young Voters
- Focus on specific policy issues like job security, housing, and abortion rights to motivate young voters.
- Connect these issues to their daily lives and the impact of local and state-level politics.
Polling Young Voters
- Polls focusing solely on young voters provide more reliable insights than subsamples within broader surveys.
- These polls reveal that young voters, while not enthusiastic about Biden, are generally not aligned with conservative or Republican ideologies.
