All articles tagged with #youth voters
92-year-old Cameroon's President Paul Biya seeks an eighth term amid criticism over his reliance on AI-generated campaign videos, his long tenure, and challenges like youth unemployment, opposition exclusion, and regional conflicts, raising questions about democracy and leadership legitimacy.
The article argues that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president in 2028, highlighting her popularity among young voters, her authenticity, and her potential to be a formidable opponent to Trump, especially given her ability to connect with voters and her contrast to the current Democratic leadership.
President Biden's handling of the Israel-Gaza war is causing disapproval among young voters, potentially alienating them ahead of the 2024 election. Gen Z and millennial voters, who have traditionally supported Democratic candidates, are divided on how to vote or whether to vote at all due to concerns over Biden's stance on the war. Many young voters disapprove of Biden's handling of the situation, and some are open to supporting third-party candidates or shifting their focus to down-ballot races. The potential decrease in young voter turnout could complicate Biden's reelection bid, especially in key battleground states.
Former President Barack Obama has been increasing his visibility recently, appearing in videos urging people to donate to President Joe Biden's campaign and sending fundraising texts under his name. Obama's heightened presence offers a glimpse into how he and the Biden administration are considering his role in the 2024 election. Obama's political appearances are expected to be strategic, focusing on reaching out to younger voters, enlisting the next generation of Democratic leaders, and spreading his and Biden's message on unconventional platforms. The Obama-Biden pairing was successful during the 2020 campaign, and Obama's recent interviews with Hasan Minhaj and CNN's Christiane Amanpour aimed to engage a younger audience. Reaching young voters is crucial for Biden, but the political environment is more challenging than in previous years. Obama's post-presidency work focuses on supporting and uplifting the next generation of leaders through his nonprofit, the Obama Foundation.