The MeidasTouch Podcast NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez on the POWER of Young Voters
Oct 13, 2022
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the dynamic President of NextGen America, leads the nation's largest youth voting organization focused on boosting young voter turnout. She shares compelling insights on the critical role young voters play in elections, driven by activism on issues like climate change and racial justice. The conversation covers innovative grassroots strategies to engage this demographic, dispelling myths of apathy, and emphasizing the importance of addressing their unique needs. Discover how these young voices are reshaping the political landscape!
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Youth Vote Trends
- Young people are the largest and most progressive generation, increasingly rejecting the Republican party.
- This is due to disagreements on issues like LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and economic equality.
Republican Youth Outreach
- Republicans are trying to win youth votes with events like the one held by Dan Crenshaw and Greg Abbott, but their attempts seem out of touch.
- They also implement voter suppression tactics, like limiting vote-by-mail to those over 65.
Investment Disparity
- While Republicans invest heavily in youth outreach, Democrats underinvest, especially in young people of color.
- Democrats need to invest long-term in communities, like Republicans do with initiatives such as the Libra Initiative.