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The Kids Did It -- Our Map Is True Blue
Thu Nov 4th, 2004 at 16:33:14 PST
Promoted from the diaries by DemFromCT. The younger generation is more engaged and less homophobic than their elders were at their age. In fact, knowing this is one reason why there's a 'need' to deal with gay marriage by legislation. The other, of course, is that it gets out the vote. Anyway, no reason to blame the kids. They were there for Kerry... and they are the future. Just happens they weren't the only ones to show up.
Just a note to anyone who's been buying the "kids didn't show up" spin. It's bull:
Despite long lines and registration snafus, voters under age 30 clocked the highest turnout percentage since 1972. The good news is that America's young people are more engaged in politics than at any time in two generations. Aging cynics have been quick to blame the kids for a host of political lapses, but the cynics have it wrong.
People under the age of 30 turned out at the highest rate in more than 30 years, and we voted for change. In battlegrounds -- where my organization and a host of others did the bulk of their work -- turnout was above 60%, and broke for Kerry by an average of almost 20 points.
Florida? Ours.
Ohio? Ours.
Colorado? Ours.
Virgina? Missouri? Arkansas? Ours.
Our generation did it's part and then some, and most of us will stick with it. If it were up to us, it would be Kerry by a landslide. The future belongs to us, not the moral minority.
Check below the jump for the map. It'll make you happy.
Here's the map. Read it and weep, Karl:
The reality is that Bush won by increasing his support in every age group above 30, adding SEVEN POINTS in the 60+ bracket alone over 2000.
Luckily for America, old people die. If we can maintain our edge with young voters and hold on to those we've got as they get older, the right wing revolution will come to an end four years from now.
The only question is whether or not we can hold the line and keep a country worth fighting for until then.
http://www.musicforamerica.com/
Check it out, crew.
It's been a tough 24 hours, and there's lots of discussion still to have, but if you're looking for something to do; here are some things we can suggest:
- Write a letter to the editor:
There's a lot of talk on TV and in the press saying that "the kids didn't show up." That's bull. Be polite, but firm. Click here to set 'em straight. Click here for a short video outlining how to write a succesful letter to the editor.
- Give us some feedback
MfA is really all about you. You're who makes it happen and you're the reason why we're here and why we're going to keep it going in 2005. Tell us how to do a better job: Take the 2005 quick survey.
- Work a show:
There are still tons of good ones, and it feels good to get out and be with people. This is just the beginning, so get out there and enjoy some music.
- Be an MfA Team Leader. We have lots of work to do and we will always need eyes and ears on the ground all over the country. If you're a natural leader and you want to organize for change sign up here to be a Team Leader--we'll give you the tools and support to turn your ideas into action. You might even get high school or college credit for it.
- Join the MfA Street Team. It will be more important than ever to maintain the MfA street network. If you know your town like the back of your hand and love to talk to people, then join the MfA Street Team and help us spread the word.
More soon. We're gonna keep rock-rockin' it. Also, there's a new 2005 forum that could use some love. Talk amongst yourselves, and stand strong.
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