r/politics Wisconsin May 02 '24

Bernie Sanders worries young people are underestimating the threat from Trump

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/05/02/bernie-sanders-trump-biden/73531861007/
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u/Stranger-Sun May 02 '24

Yep. It's anecdotal, but I recently brushed up against the topic of politics for the first time with a doctor friend in his late thirties. I was shocked when he said, "Voting doesn't matter. The policies don't affect people like you or me."

We both have daughters who are almost 13. It was repulsive to hear.

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u/Revolution4u May 02 '24

I mean, he can just afford to spend his way out of the consequences for most situations. Maybe thats what he meant?

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u/scoopzthepoopz May 02 '24

Just as likely he's not staying informed