Political groups and candidates are targeting young voters, who are motivated by specific policies like abortion.

Summary

Gen Z posted greater voter turnout in 2022 compared to previous generations in midterm elections. As the 2024 election approaches, campaigning continues to be directed at this generation — including outreach led by Gen Z voters themselves.

Gen Z voters are more motivated to participate in elections due to specific policy issues, particularly reproductive rights. Political groups and candidates are implementing new strategies to engage this generation, including peer-to-peer organizing and authentic messaging.

Vice President Harris has been praised for her relatable social media presence, while former President Trump has appeared on popular male-dominated podcasts.

  • GaMEChld@lemmy.world
    515·
    3 days ago

    However, young white men are skewing right. Because the only thing the left says to them is they are privileged pieces of shit that are useless rapists that are trusted less than bears. Winning strategy.

    • IamSparticles@lemmy.zipEnglish
      31·
      2 days ago

      Bullshit. The message from the left is “you don’t HAVE to be a privileged piece of shit that is a useless rapist.” That isn’t just aimed at young white men. It’s aimed at anyone that was raised in a culture of toxic masculinity and feels like that’s the persona they have to project to be considered manly. You have the choice to not be that person. The fact that so many men are is why women don’t want to be alone around a strange man. Does that seem unfair to you? It probably is, but it’s the culture we’ve built over generations, and it’s going to take time and work to fix it. You aren’t part of the solution by complaining. The left is pointing out uncomfortable truths. The right is doubling down and trying to encode them into laws.

    • otp@sh.itjust.works
      122·
      3 days ago

      …“I don’t like what people are saying about me, so I’m going to prove them right”? Lmao

      • GaMEChld@lemmy.world
        21·
        2 days ago

        Lol, the mirror of which is, “I can’t believe people I insult didn’t support my cause!”

        Like what’s the win for you guys, to get someone who would have voted with you to be demotivated enough to stay home? And if so, isn’t that just the same childish attitude?

        • otp@sh.itjust.works
          2·
          2 days ago

          To help us get to the same page, could you tell me how a TikTok trend is related to political leaders and policies?

          Trump being in charge won’t stop people from insulting white men…or from being afraid of them. And it might actually make women more afraid of men (given surrounding policy changes).