40% of 18-29 year olds polled say the definitely plan to vote!

[BigmanPigman]

Young people don’t vote. At least that’s what we’ve been hearing for a long time. It has been true that young voters, in particular those ages 18-29, have voted in far lower numbers than older voters, in particular those over 65. This year, however, that truism might become significantly less true. Harvard’s Institute of Politics has polled Americans 18-29 years old every other year, just before the elections, going back to 1986, and this year’s numbers suggest the highest youth vote rate since that year. Four of 10 of those surveyed declared they would “definitely vote” this year. The figure was 27 percent in 2010 and 26 percent in 2014. If that apples-to-apples comparison holds, this year’s youth vote would be truly historic.

https://www.dailykos.com/story/2018/11/4/1809122/-Dear-young-people-who-say-they-probably-won-t-vote

Thank you new and young voters!!!!!!!!

[Downtown Hound]

1. That's awesome news

But it should be closer to 90%, not only for young people but for everybody. People suffered enormously and died for us to have this right. It's criminal that more of us don't exercise it. And young people especially are going to experience the effects of the actions (or lack thereof) of the current leaders later in life. They should be more engaged.

[Blue_true]

9. Your last sentence touched on exactly why young people should vote.

The decisions that will affect the world that they will grow old in are being made today, and the near future (10-15 years). By not voting, they are saying that they are ok with the world that we leave them, that they don't want any changes to that plan.

[Ananda62]

2. My nephews

I had to stress the importance of voting to my two nephews (one 28, the other 33). Both of them felt their votes wouldn’t matter! I just got a text that the 28 yo voted (straight D) in Charlotte NC. No word from the 33 yo in Denver. It’s so frustrating! My son (27) has always voted since he was 18. I blame my older sister for my nephews’ attitudes.

[Doreen]

3. Good BUT that is NOT enough!!!

[JI7]

4. it's WAYYY more than the group has ever voted

[Doreen]

6. Yes, but still need more. I am proud of the ones finally

stepping up but more need to.

[Garrett78]

10. Saying they plan on voting and actually voting are 2 different things. 40% would be incredible.

We'll see what the exit polls tell us.

[Awsi Dooger]

15. I would wager under 40% without any thought

But it's not an exit poll reveal. The reality will come later...actual voters compared to those eligible/registered.

[Garrett78]

19. The exit polling will give us a rough estimate. Based on recent history, 30% would be incredible.

[BigmanPigman]

5. I agree!

I just had to call my tv cable company due to problems and while waiting I asked the technician if she was voting, she said , "No I have to work". That pissed me off. I asked if she could do it before or after work but her response was, "I will vote in the next election" which I responded with, "There may not be a NEXT election if this one goes badly".

[Doreen]

7. I keep telling people that if trump gets in in 2020 then

Obama will be the last president this country will ever have.

[BigmanPigman]

8. I hope they realize you aren't exaggerating.

[Doreen]

12. Some do and some don't.

[Garrett78]

11. Don't you live in Cali like me? Does she not know about early voting or vote by mail?

[BigmanPigman]

13. They can route tech help anywhere, even out of the country sometimes.

I didn't ask where she lived but she definitely had a slight southern accent. I could tell that she really didn't give a shit at all. I doubt she even knew who the candidates in her area were.

[Garrett78]

17. I would bet there are millions who don't even know there's an election this week.

[Small-Axe]

18. You live in Colombia?

Surely you ain't calling California "Cali".

The horror!

[Garrett78]

20. I am indeed, horror be damned.

[Small-Axe]

21. You are indeed in Colombia?

Oh good, for a minute I thought you were referring to California as "Cali" but who would do that???

Nah.

[elocs]

14. I'll believe it when I see it. This is their big chance to prove they are more than just talk. n/t

[LAS14]

16. Yay!!!!!