Why Are Young People Leaving the GOP?

The affordability crisis, soaring costs, and stagnant wages are driving young voters away from the GOP and toward competing political solutions. We uncover the impact of high college debt, rising rent, stagnant income, and the increased appeal of activist campaigns and socialist policies among Gen Z and millennials.

Why are university admissions and job-market competition fueling generational risk aversion? We explore the role of education in shaping political allegiances. The lack of financial literacy keeps young adults dependent on their parents well into adulthood.

Key topics include housing shortages, the influence of H-1B visas on everyday jobs, the effect of social media, and why GOP messaging isn’t resonating with young Americans.

As the panel debates solutions, we underscore the importance of instilling values, supporting local schools, and making policy changes to win back trust.

Fired Up! Conservative Talk hosted by @WilliamDelPilar, Annette Ross, and the Jee-man.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:03:05 Why Young Voters Leave GOP
00:06:03 Political Scandal: Mortgage Fraud
00:11:10 Will Jail Time Deter Scandals?
00:15:53 Media Narratives and Distractions
00:21:14 Affordability Crisis for Youth
00:27:32 Decline of Financial Independence
00:34:46 Education and Socialist Messaging
00:44:04 Social Media and Generational Divide
00:53:32 Restoring Values and School Reform
01:00:07 Panel Final Thoughts and Sign-off

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