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@dellavolpe.bsky.social discusses the need for political engagement that resonates with the personal experiences of young voters and the potential of new research methods to enhance understanding of public opinion.
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Democrats didnt secure young men Tuesday night, but now they’re available.
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After years of decline, 18–29-year-olds delivered a 35-point margin for @SpanbergerForVA — the biggest for Dems since 2017.
Older voters barely moved, but young voters anchored the Democratic turnaround.
Heartbroken by the loss of my friend @settiwarren — a bridge builder who believed deeply in people and in public service. His legacy endures through the many he mentored and inspired to lead @HarvardIOP and beyond.
TONIGHT: It’s #Nightcap time: The shutdown drags on as Trump focuses on wielding his power – The East Wing is demolished to make way for Trump’s new ballroom – & the NBA gambling scandal puts sports betting in the spotlight.
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Charlie Kirk’s assassination is a dark moment. His politics were polarizing, yet many young people respected his willingness to debate openly and defend his beliefs. That commitment to free speech should be his legacy.
Mamdani Won. And Both Parties Are Freaking Out: Zohran Mamdani didn’t just beat Andrew Cuomo and the field. He beat an entire narrative about what politics is supposed to look like.
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Really solid analysis of how Mamdani pulled it off in New York and how both parties are truly missing the lessons from my friend @dellavolpe.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/dellavol...
A super sized 'On Democracy' tonight exclusively on @meidastouch.com! I sit down with @dellavolpe.bsky.social to discuss the NYC primary upset and more. Then an exclusive chat with LA Mayor Bass @mayor.lacity.gov on the continuing deployment of National Guard and ICE in the city. 7pm ET/4pm PT!
Three things driving Mamdani surge the last few weeks in @EmersonPolling:
1) Mamdani up 2:1 among Gen Z, millennials, young Gen Xers;
2) Mamdani +12 among men;
3) Mamdani +22 among white voters.
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Interesting polling about young male supporters of Trump from @dellavolpe.bsky.social as reported in @puck.news puck.news/is-trump-alr...
"Struggling young voters are turning against him, independents are slipping away, and the gender gap is becoming a chasm." Essential take on Gen Z and Trump from @dellavolpe.bsky.social
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Nice to be featured, along with @dellavolpe.bsky.social, in this new AP piece on the appeal of the young DOGE bros to young men. apnews.com/article/doge...
All about the #Nightcap—Day 33 and Trump fires Joint Chiefs Chairman C.Q. Brown—a federal judge lets the administration put thousands of USAID workers on leave—Republicans face voter anger about DOGE—& stick around to see who makes this week's MVPs
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The Inflation Generation: How Gen Z Is Navigating Money, Politics, and Uncertainty.
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Interesting note in @dellavolpe.bsky.social’s Substack today: Trump’s approval rating of 39% with young voters right now is only barely better than Biden’s was at the end of this term. He’s crashing out hard. open.substack.com/pub/dellavol...
Trump and Musk's favorability in YouGov polling started strong among Gen Z and young millennials, but has cooled to ~40% at the moment.
Parallel journeys for this pair. 📊
My take-> “Rs are running circles around Ds for how to connect to the culture today. People still ask me in these post-election meetings, ‘Who is Theo Von?’ Even if they had the best message, you can’t connect if you’re not part of modern American culture...”
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What every Democrat and advisor to Democrats ought to read this weekend -
@RubenGallego is as in touch with America as anyone I know right now.
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Half of Democrats in this country have not much or no confidence their party in Congress can counter Trump.
That's it. That's the post.
I told people this didn’t feel right - thank you.
If you're not reading everything @dellavolpe.bsky.social
writes on gen z, you're doing it wrong.
We have to look at why Musk's style is attractive to people - this is a good summary.
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There's plenty that's dangerous about DOGE; but there's also plenty for Democrats and others to learn.
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This is important. Want to understand a huge piece of the puzzle? Read this by @dellavolpe.bsky.social
Gen Z men don’t trust Dems on economy. They don’t feel respected. They don’t see leadership—they see hesitation. Meanwhile, Trump speaking their language.
This isn’t just politics—it’s about confidence, stability, the future.
Who’s listening?
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Beyond Left and Right: Youth Politics in Trump's Second Term.
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