Majority of 18-24 Year Olds Support Recall of Obama from Office

FrontPage Mag ^ | 12/04/2013 | Daniel Greenfield

[SeekAndFind]

These are bad numbers. Really, really bad.

What is interesting about the Harvard University’s Institute of Politics millennial poll is that it subdivides older millennials (25-29) from younger millenials (18-24). And it’s the latter group that is more predictive and its verdict is wholly negative.

There’s more support among 18-24 year olds for recalling Obama from office, than for recalling their member of Congress or even all members of Congress– at a time when Congressional approval ratings have hit record lows.

Obama’s approval rating among young Americans is just 41 percent, down 11 points from a year ago, and now tracking with all adults. While 55 percent said they voted for Obama in 2012, only 46 percent said they would do so again.

57 percent of millennials disapprove of Obamacare, with 40 percent saying it will worsen their quality of care and a majority believing it will drive up costs. Only 18 percent say Obamacare will improve their care. Among 18-to-29-year-olds currently without health insurance, less than one-third say they’re likely to enroll in the Obamacare exchanges.

Republican and Democratic leaders should find little solace in the results. The survey said that 33 percent of young Americans consider themselves Democrats and 24 percent identify with the GOP. The largest and growing segment is among independents, 41 percent of the total.

Young blacks say they are much less likely to vote in the 2014 midterm election than they were in November 2009, signaling a worrisome level of engagement among a key Democratic constituency.

The Obama Revolution is over.

 

[Carriage Hill]

I’m skeptical of anything which comes from that sewer of lower learning, or anything associated with it.

[Carriage Hill]

“...IMPEACHMENT as the method to remove a corrupt executive.”

That’ll work just fine; he fits the bill on so many counts.

[Roccus]

Obviously, we’ve never met.

I’m fine with that.

[LiveFreeOrDie2001]

Interesting. I know a 53 year old that supports his recall as well!

[bestintxas]

There is a problem exposed here as there is no recall in the Constitution.

There is something called impeachment and removal.

The young ones apparently do not know enough Civics

[newnhdad]

sorry kids, unlike video games, life doesn’t have a reset button. You voted for this crap sandwich, belly up to the table and take you fill.

[MrB]

I’m sure there are exceptions,
but I’m with workerbee -

when someone says “independent” I hear “chickensht liberal”.

[Hotlanta Mike]

Republicans already setting the stage...

House Hearing On Obama’s Unilateral Action To Cease Enforcing Laws - Live Webcast

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3097745/posts

[Catmom]

This poll actually makes me doubtful they’ll fall for the promises of some shrewish old white hag.

[MNnice]

The choice to call yourself an “independent” allows you to save face and avoid condemnation in a culture that leans left and ridicules the right. They’ll vote republican.

[Roccus]

NOT meeting you has been my pleasure also.

[sport]

Bullshit! They worship the ground the bastard walks on. I saw them on election night in 2008. 2012 I did not look because I knew it was more of the same.

[MrB]

Likewise, I’m sure... :)

[workerbee]

I have always been registered Independent, since 1976, and nearly always end up voting for the Republican candidate.

I think you (and other FReepers) are the exception.

The independents I know are essentially Democrats who are either a) embarrassed by the party, but hate "conservatives" so much they will always vote Dem, or b) have an attitude that being "independent" makes them some sort of higher being. We have the media to thank for that.

[carlo3b]

I believe this is misleading. Every "independent" I've ever met is a Dem and/or votes Dem. Without exception.

How strange, I find the exact opposite, most if not all of the independents I know think the GOP is too liberal for their taste.. It must be our divergent neighborhoods, or circle of friends.. :)

[workerbee]

See #54

I mean no disrespect to any conservative. I’m talking specifically about this age group (18-25 yr olds) and generally about people who are politically ignorant but like to feel important. FReepers are pretty much excluded from that group, obviously. The media has been lauding the “independent vote” for the past decade, as if merely labeling yourself as such makes you somehow “above the fray.” This is what I think has attracted many to disclaim a party affiliate, rather than genuine political philosophy.

[workerbee]

Could very well be true, FRiend, given where we both live.

I try to be optimistic, but sometimes it’s hard not to see things thru the prism of your own experience/environment.

[x]

Depends on where you live, who you know, and what your state's voting laws are.

People I know who aren't interested in political careers themselves tend to register as independents because in our state you can vote in either party's primary, and sometimes there's only a race in one party.

[workerbee]

That’s a good point. Thanks.

[carlo3b]

I certainly see your point.. Here in Texas, the left wing is hiding in the tall grass.. It must be hard in Merrygoroundland.. /s