Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

emulatorloo

(46,132 posts)
11. No, but you'll love this lunatic editorial by a former Iowa congressman:
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 11:16 PM
Jan 2024
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/01/10/iowa-caucuses-donald-trump-rides-popularity-with-gen-z/72160878007/

Young Americans flock to Donald Trump, set stage for Iowa Caucus victory
Gen Z remembers that, when Trump was president, it was easy to find a good-paying job, and we were safer abroad and in our own backyard. Life was objectively better.

Joe Mitchell

Jan 10

Snip

Aside from Trump's record on the issues that matter to young voters, he also has an increasing edge in pop culture that no other candidate in the primary or general elections has. He’s cool. He has been targeted by the opposing party's Department of Justice and harassed by radical left district attorneys, and it has backfired on the left. His mugshot has turned him into a kind of folk hero symbol that is being discussed on popular radio shows and podcast like the Breakfast Club, Joe Rogan and the Nelk Boys. Popular musicians have endorsed him. He gets standing ovations at the UFC fights in Madison Square Garden.

And for this reason, young people across party lines are asking for a mulligan. Luckily, they are going to get one.

Joe Mitchell
Joe Mitchell is a former state representative who co-founded the national nonprofit Run GenZ. He lives in Des Moines




Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Des Moines Register lates...»Reply #11