{"id":2148865,"date":"2024-01-14T16:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T21:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bernie-sanders-says-its-very-hard-for-young-voters-to-be-excited\/"},"modified":"2024-01-14T16:26:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T21:26:37","slug":"bernie-sanders-says-its-very-hard-for-young-voters-to-be-excited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bernie-sanders-says-its-very-hard-for-young-voters-to-be-excited\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernie Sanders: Young voters struggle to feel enthusiastic"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbernie-sanders-says-its-very-hard-for-young-voters-to-be-excited%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2148865&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Sen. Bernie Sanders: Young Voters \u2063Struggle \u200bto Find Motivation\u200c in Current Political Climate<\/h2>\n<p>Sen.\u200d Bernie \u200cSanders (I-VT) acknowledged on Sunday that the current state of politics in \u200dthe United\u2062 States has made it \u201cvery \u2064hard\u201d for younger voters to be motivated ahead of \u2063the 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cBut there is no \u2062question, it is very hard for young people \u2014 I think for most \u200dAmericans, to be excited\u2062 about what is going on right\u200c now,\u201d Sanders said on CNN\u2019s State \u2064of\u2062 the Union. \u201cPresident has got \u200dto\u200b change course.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The independent senator\u2019s comment\u2064 stems from President Joe Biden\u2019s support of \u200cIsrael in\u200d the midst of its\u2062 war with the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza.\u200d Sanders did predict that the president would ultimately win over voters\u200c in the general election in November, especially \u200bif the Republican Party nominates former \u200cPresident Donald Trump as its candidate.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sanders went\u200d on to state\u200d that the United States cannot give \u201cbillions \u200dof dollars\u201d to a country that \u201cignores your wishes.\u201d\u200c Because\u200b of this, he suggested that Biden tell Israeli Prime \u2062Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that \u200cthe U.S. will withhold \u200bfunding from Israel unless it changes its tactics in its war with Hamas in order to \u2062lower \u2063civilian casualties in Gaza.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The younger voting demographic in the U.S., which consists of those under the age of 35,\u2064 has expressed disappointment with Biden\u2019s response to the Israel-Hamas war. \u2062Trump currently has a lead among younger voters with 37% of support compared to Biden\u2019s 33%, \u2064according to recent polling data.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d 2020\u200b presidential election saw the \u200clargest voter turnout of the 21st century, and young voters were \u2064a key group that helped\u2063 deliver \u200cBiden to the\u2063 White House. In that election, the \u200bturnout among voters under 35 was 57%, an increase of about 8 points from the same\u2063 group in 2016, according to the Census\u200d Bureau.<\/p>\n<p>The Iowa caucuses will begin on\u200d Monday, potentially being a key point in the\u200b Republican Party\u2019s\u200d 2024 \u2062presidential\u2063 primary race. \u2063Trump is\u2063 currently leading the primary against his opponents, meaning the 2024 election could end up being a rematch between him and Biden.<\/p>\n<h3>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">here<\/a> to read more from The Washington\u2062 Examiner.<\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the perceived \u2064lack of \u200bmeaningful change in recent years \u200bimpact the \u2063motivation of young \u2064voters?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nger \u2064people to \u2063be \u2063motivated when they\u200c look \u2064at the \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-armed-man-posing-as-federal-agent-arrested-at-rfk-jr-event-in-los-angeles\/\" title=\"Armed imposter posing as federal agent nabbed at RFK Jr. event in LA.\">current political \u200cclimate<\/a>,\u201d Sanders told \u200cCNN\u2019s Jake \u204dTapper on \u200cState of\u2063 the \u204dUnion.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sanders, who ran for president in 2016 and 2020,\u200b has been a \u2062prominent voice in progressive politics, with a strong following among younger voters. However, even\u200d he recognizes the challenges facing this demographic in \u2064the \u200dcurrent political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main reasons why\u2062 young\u2063 voters may struggle\u2063 to find \u200bmotivation is\u200c the perceived lack of meaningful change \u2064in recent years. Many young \u2064people entered the political arena with high hopes for transformative policies and a more equitable society. However,\u2062 they have been met \u200dwith gridlock, partisan bickering, and limited progress on issues they deeply care about, such as climate \u200bchange, income inequality, and racial injustice.<\/p>\n<p>The constant polarization and divisiveness within \u2063the political sphere \u2064further exacerbates the problem. Young voters are disheartened by the constant\u200c back-and-forths, the demonization of the opposition, and the lack of substantive debate on important issues.\u200b They feel disconnected from a system that seems to prioritize political posturing over meaningful policy solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200b the influence of money in politics is a significant concern for young voters. The\u2063 outsized\u200d influence of wealthy individuals and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-gov-hopefuls-side-with-union-in-fight-over-virginia-school-closures\/\" title=\"Dem Gov Hopefuls Side With Union in Fight Over Virginia School Closures\">special interest groups<\/a> in shaping policy decisions \u200cundermines the voice \u2062of ordinary citizens, making many young\u2062 voters question \u2063the integrity of the \u2064political process. When they see money\u2062 influencing elections and \u200bpolicies, it erodes their faith in the ability of the system to address their concerns and\u2064 bring about real\u200d change.<\/p>\n<p>Another\u2062 factor contributing to the lack of motivation among young voters is \u200dthe widening\u2064 generational gap. As older generations hold onto\u200b power, young people\u200c often feel\u200c marginalized and\u200b ignored. Their concerns, aspirations, and perspectives are\u2062 not adequately represented in\u2064 the halls of power. \u200bThis\u2063 breeds cynicism and disillusionment, which can be barriers to active political engagement.<\/p>\n<p>In order to \u2062counter these challenges and reignite motivation \u200camong young voters, there are several steps\u200c that need\u200c to be taken. First \u2064and \u200bforemost, politicians \u2063need to listen to the voices of\u200b young people \u200band take their \u200bconcerns seriously. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-post-caves-deletes-cartoon-after-palestinian-supporters-claim-its-racist\/\" title=\"Washington Post Caves, Deletes Cartoon After Palestinian Supporters Claim It's 'Racist'\">means actively engaging<\/a> with them, seeking their input, and incorporating their ideas into policy proposals.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200b there\u2064 is a need for comprehensive political\u200c reform \u200dto address the \u2062influence of money in politics. Implementing campaign finance reform\u200b and reducing the role of money in elections would help restore faith in the political system and level the playing\u200d field for \u2063all\u200b voters.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly,\u2063 bridging the generational gap is essential. \u200cEfforts should be made to \u2064include young people in decision-making processes and provide them with meaningful opportunities for leadership and\u2063 representation.\u2064 Creating mentorship \u200cprograms, internships, \u200band youth councils can\u2062 empower young voters and make them feel that their voices are being heard and valued.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Bernie Sanders\u2019 acknowledgment of the challenges faced by young \u2064voters in the current political climate is a crucial step towards addressing this \u2063issue. By recognizing the concerns and struggles of young people, policymakers can work towards creating a more inclusive \u2062and responsive political system \u200bthat motivates and engages\u200d young voters.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative that the voices of young voters are heard\u200c and their needs are\u200b addressed.\u2063 The future of our democracy depends on the active participation of \u200dall citizens, particularly the next generation. \u200bOnly by ensuring that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-did-gen-z-turn-out-to-vote-for-democrats-and-against-their-own-interests\/\" title=\"Why Did Gen Z Turn Out To Vote For Democrats And Against Their Own Interests?\">young people feel motivated<\/a> and empowered to participate can\u2064 we\u2064 pave the way\u2064 for \u2064a \u2062brighter \u200dand\u200c more equitable future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) admitted that the current US political climate has made it tough for younger voters to feel motivated for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. 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