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FiveThirtyEight Politics

Gen Z’s Historic Gender Gap

Sep 16, 2024
41:59
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Mary Radcliffe from FiveThirtyEight and Ruth Igielnik, a journalist at The New York Times, delve into the alarming rise of political violence in America and its impact on public opinion. They explore the shifting political landscape among young Americans, particularly the increasing liberal alignment of young women. The discussion highlights how movements like Me Too are influencing this trend and examines the contrasting media consumption habits of Gen Z. Their insights raise critical questions about future voting behaviors and the gender gap in politics.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recent polling highlights a significant gender gap among young voters, with women increasingly identifying as liberal compared to their male counterparts.
  • Discussions around political violence stress the urgency for voters to address aggressive rhetoric while emphasizing societal divisions over partisanship as a root cause.

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Political Violence in America

An assassination attempt on former President Trump has reignited discussions about political violence in the United States. A man with an assault rifle was apprehended while reportedly aiming at Trump on his Florida golf course. Historical polling data suggests that Americans often attribute the rise in political violence to the general divisions within society rather than partisanship. Despite being relieved that no one was injured in this incident, there is a significant sense of urgency among voters to mitigate aggressive political rhetoric across the board.

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