Young Voters Urged to Make Their Voices Heard as Their Impact Will Be Felt in the 2024 US Election
As the 2020 presidential election heats up, eyes are turning to the American youth to gauge their enthusiasm about the election and the two candidates. Recent surveys suggest that the enthusiasm among young voters is lagging, with many feeling that Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, does not represent their interests despite his progressive policies.
The problem may be rooted in Biden’s nostalgia. His policies are mostly based on the Obama administration, a time that was much different than the current one and one that younger voters may not be familiar with. Many of Biden’s stances are more moderate than many of the newer members of the Democratic party, effectively making him more transparent, but at the same time more distant from the American youth. While the lack of enthusiasm may lead to a low turnout, in the end it could mean the difference between a Democrat and a Republican in the White House in 2024.
This is why it is important to urge young voters to continue to participate in this election: even if Biden is not the candidate that they are most excited about, their voice is important. It is true that Biden may not be the perfect candidate that many young progressives are looking for, but the implications for the future of the United States are significant.
The 2020 election is critical for the direction that America will take in the future, and Biden is the only candidate that will implement policies that will have a long-term effect. A vote for Biden will ensure that the progressive policies that many young people support are put in place. It will also set up the Democrats for success in the 2024 election, when the youth vote will be paramount.
Young voters are the future, and it is important that their voices are heard in the 2020 election. Even if they are not enthusiastic about either candidate, it is important that they be encouraged to participate and understand the importance of their vote. Ultimately, the decisions made in 2020 will have a large effect on the 2024 US election, and the power of the American youth should not be underestimated.
