Staff Reports
President Biden continues to struggle to connect with young voters, and with his potential 2024 opponent being former President Donald Trump, every young voter’s support is crucial.
Joe Biden, while trying to be hip, struggles to connect with young voters
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From his inconsistent stance on Israel to his failure to prioritize climate issues and get his student loan forgiveness proposals approved by the Supreme Court, Biden is in hot water with the young Democrats. According to pollster David Paleologos, the young voters’ trust in Biden’s ability to handle the economy is slipping, which gives an edge to Trump.
Former Democratic strategist Christopher Hahn believes that Biden’s unpopularity among young Democrats is not due to his policies, but rather his age. Hahn believes young voters view Biden as too old to be president, which overshadows their views on other issues.
To boost his appeal among young voters, Biden’s campaign has highlighted stories about Trump’s potential to repeal the Affordable Care Act, emphasizing that the act permits those under 26 to remain covered by their parents’ healthcare insurance plans.
Vice President Kamala Harris has been trying to help Biden with young voters, sharing her experience meeting over 15,000 young people during her “Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour,” where she highlighted the impact of various issues like climate crisis and voting rights on the young generation.
Biden’s recent mix-up between Taylor Swift and Britney Spears during the Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony might reflect his struggle to appear relatable to younger generations.
With opinions and support at stake, it’s clear that Biden’s inability to connect with young voters could spell trouble for his reelection campaign in 2024.
