Andre- I think you should have questioned the method you employed to get your information. “Stopping by” the local college when most students are on summer break seems a poor way to connect to online young adults. Of course I recognize you were interested in the poor turnout following the state and local “primaries” and perhaps one should wonder just why a primary election is scheduled mid-summer when most folks under the age of 50 probably rationalized they had “better things to do” with their time.
With Harris now in the race it will be interesting to see if the percentage of young adults voting in November increases. Hopefully, a group of young Democrats will seek to engage younger Democrats of voting age with new communication tools.
I hope the Harris involvement does energize youth. As to the lcc visit, it was the only place I could take in that day. It is the voter stats that validate the problem, not the lcc visit.
I’m old enough to remember retired teacher Al Mortillaro (spelling?) walking around town, stopping at bars, taverns and cafes, asking “Are you registered to vote?” He always had registration forms and pens. I am frustrated with non-voters who complain loudly and constantly.
Of our 3 children, one always votes, but her husband only votes in presidential elections. The other 2 don’t vote in primaries because they don’t want all the information and chaos of primaries. They want things more settled. I always vote, but am so tired of how long elections go on. It would be so nice to have at least 3 years without presidential politics. They seem to be continuous now.
Absolutely agree with all your point except one. Education is so expensive these days and going for a liberal degree without a detailed plan is irresponsible. Liberal Arts are invaluable but because of costs, monetization is a requisite.
I’m not necessarily asking for more liberal arts degrees, but just for more exposure to these disciplines in both high school and college. Even in my college days of long ago. business and science majors paid scant attention to liberal arts. We need more liberal Arts across the entire educational experience.
Andre- I think you should have questioned the method you employed to get your information. “Stopping by” the local college when most students are on summer break seems a poor way to connect to online young adults. Of course I recognize you were interested in the poor turnout following the state and local “primaries” and perhaps one should wonder just why a primary election is scheduled mid-summer when most folks under the age of 50 probably rationalized they had “better things to do” with their time.
With Harris now in the race it will be interesting to see if the percentage of young adults voting in November increases. Hopefully, a group of young Democrats will seek to engage younger Democrats of voting age with new communication tools.
Alan Engstrom
I hope the Harris involvement does energize youth. As to the lcc visit, it was the only place I could take in that day. It is the voter stats that validate the problem, not the lcc visit.
I’m old enough to remember retired teacher Al Mortillaro (spelling?) walking around town, stopping at bars, taverns and cafes, asking “Are you registered to vote?” He always had registration forms and pens. I am frustrated with non-voters who complain loudly and constantly.
Of our 3 children, one always votes, but her husband only votes in presidential elections. The other 2 don’t vote in primaries because they don’t want all the information and chaos of primaries. They want things more settled. I always vote, but am so tired of how long elections go on. It would be so nice to have at least 3 years without presidential politics. They seem to be continuous now.
Politicians are always running for office and money is way too much a factor.
Absolutely agree with all your point except one. Education is so expensive these days and going for a liberal degree without a detailed plan is irresponsible. Liberal Arts are invaluable but because of costs, monetization is a requisite.
I’m not necessarily asking for more liberal arts degrees, but just for more exposure to these disciplines in both high school and college. Even in my college days of long ago. business and science majors paid scant attention to liberal arts. We need more liberal Arts across the entire educational experience.