Summary
Gen Z’s reputation as a reliably progressive generation has been challenged by recent U.S. election results, showing a noticeable shift toward conservative voting, particularly among young men.
Many young people struggle with financial security, psychological safety, and optimism about the future. Trump tapped into their anxieties of a frightening world that’s worsening.
Issues like inflation, financial stability, and safety now rank higher than traditional progressive causes for many young people.
Additionally, conservative influences from figures like Joe Rogan and family ties to Gen X parents may have nudged Gen Z rightward, reflecting their complex and evolving priorities.
Don’t worry the Dem’s won’t figure it out, LOL. The party is stuck in 1990.
“…all you have to offer young men is a lecture on their unearned privilege…” This, ten thousand times this. But, the Democratic party really has nothing to offer men … please don’t shoot the messenger. Blue collar work is hard, it chews up the body, saying you’re bringing these jobs back isn’t a recipe for hope.
Crazy idea.
Maybe the blue collar jobs should have a living wage?