"And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate."

Baby boomers comprised a larger share of voters in 2024, accounting for 32%, but they are trending lower after hitting a peak of 36% in 2016.

Ocasio-Cortez, a millennial herself, expects the younger generation will soon tip the scales in American politics.

“Millennials are not punk kids anymore. We’re grown adults with mortgages and kids,” she said. “And we—that generation is starting to be decisive at the polls. And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate. And we’re taking the reins.”

From global warming to debt crisis to lack of affordable health insurance (all intentional), Boomers have definitely overstayed their welcome.

  • Em Adespoton@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    “And we—that generation is starting to be decisive at the polls. And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate. And we’re taking the reins.”

    Hi, Millennials! Welcome to the party! Now you know why we’re constantly viewed as having a chip on our shoulder, being angsty and feeling like everyone ignores us.

    Of course, you’re also going to ignore us and take the reins from the Boomers. We have no illusions there.

    • Gen X.
    • tburkhol@slrpnk.net
      6·
      2 months ago

      Somewhere around 35% of the people who voted in 2024 were GenX. GenX are taking over corporate leadership, where mandatory retirement is forcing Boomers out. Millenials may still be too young to vote in large enough numbers to dominate 2028. If you insist on seeing reality as generational warfare, Gen X is definitely ascendant, and definitely the culpable in Trump’s re-elected.