Democratic youth support wanes amid political gridlock
Pew Research Center finds 18 to 29 year olds shifting from a Democratic lean to a narrower gap as turnout falls and disillusionment rises. The study notes a drop from 62 to 54 percent identifying as Democrat since 2008 while Republicans gain, with young voters less likely to identify as regulars and blaming external factors more than the president.
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