"And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate."

Baby boomers comprised a larger share of voters in 2024, accounting for 32%, but they are trending lower after hitting a peak of 36% in 2016.

Ocasio-Cortez, a millennial herself, expects the younger generation will soon tip the scales in American politics.

“Millennials are not punk kids anymore. We’re grown adults with mortgages and kids,” she said. “And we—that generation is starting to be decisive at the polls. And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate. And we’re taking the reins.”

From global warming to debt crisis to lack of affordable health insurance (all intentional), Boomers have definitely overstayed their welcome.

  • LittleBorat3@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Same as some demagogue crying for 10 years he is being canceled. He has 25 million viewers. Shit is mainstreamed and some people didn’t hear the shot.

      • LittleBorat3@lemmy.world
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        10 hours ago

        Fill in your favorite, right wing influencer that is being supposedly suppressed up to millions viewers and look how mainstream these views became.

        If you ask them they are the underdog.

        • SalamiDommie@lemmus.orgEnglish
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          6 hours ago

          Okay… Everyone likes to see themselves as the underdog. Based on the state of “influences” I would contend left leaning ones are doing it as well. Maybe it is the nature of having an audience? Or jockeying for authority.