NPR Series: Generational Politics: Silents To Millennials https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=141993536 A new survey from the Pew Research Center finds wide gaps in how different generations view politics. Older voters are much more conservative. Younger voters lean left and are more likely to support President Obama. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:40:52 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Series: Generational Politics: Silents To Millennials https://www.npr.org/series/141993536/silents-to-millennials-generational-politics Generation X Divided Over 2012 Candidates A new Pew survey finds that Gen Xers, now in their 30s and 40s, are feeling harder hit by the recession than other groups as they struggle to raise children and save for their own retirement. Always a diverse group, they are split in support for President Obama and Mitt Romney. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2011/11/05/142023347/generation-x-divided-over-2012-candidates https://www.npr.org/2011/11/05/142023347/generation-x-divided-over-2012-candidates A new Pew survey finds that Gen Xers, now in their 30s and 40s, are feeling harder hit by the recession than other groups as they struggle to raise children and save for their own retirement. Always a diverse group, they are split in support for President Obama and Mitt Romney.

]]> Jennifer Ludden What's The Defining Moment Of Your Generation? Demographers divide generations by birth year. But each group has also been shaped by the news, music and major cultural events of its era. So what really distinguishes a baby boomer from a Generation Xer, a millennial from a member of the silent generation? Share your defining moments. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:18:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2011/11/02/141930849/whats-the-defining-moment-of-your-generation https://www.npr.org/2011/11/02/141930849/whats-the-defining-moment-of-your-generation Demographers divide generations by birth year. But each group has also been shaped by the news, music and major cultural events of its era. So what really distinguishes a baby boomer from a Generation Xer, a millennial from a member of the silent generation? Share your defining moments.

]]> Tasnim Shamma Baby Boomers Remain Skeptical Of The Establishment The baby boomer generation came into politics with a liberal challenge to the establishment, but that hasn't made it a reliably Democratic voting block. This middle-aged group is deeply dissatisfied with the economy and frustrated with the president. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:41:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2011/11/04/142016986/baby-boomers-remain-skeptical-of-the-establishment https://www.npr.org/2011/11/04/142016986/baby-boomers-remain-skeptical-of-the-establishment The baby boomer generation came into politics with a liberal challenge to the establishment, but that hasn't made it a reliably Democratic voting block. This middle-aged group is deeply dissatisfied with the economy and frustrated with the president.

]]> Don Gonyea Millennials Uncertain Of Loyalty Toward Obama Young people were President Obama's most important age group in the last election. They knocked on doors, bought posters and gave his campaign a sense of vibrancy and excitement as they turned out to vote in record numbers. But now, it's not clear whether they will support Obama as they did in 2008. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2011/11/04/141989227/millennials-uncertain-of-loyalty-toward-obama https://www.npr.org/2011/11/04/141989227/millennials-uncertain-of-loyalty-toward-obama Young people were President Obama's most important age group in the last election. They knocked on doors, bought posters and gave his campaign a sense of vibrancy and excitement as they turned out to vote in record numbers. But now, it's not clear whether they will support Obama as they did in 2008.

]]> Joel Rose Generation Gap: How Age Shapes Political Outlook A new survey from the Pew Research Center finds wide gaps in how different generations view politics. Older voters are more conservative and less hopeful about the future of the country. Younger voters lean left and believe the nation's best days are yet to come. But they are less engaged. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:55:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2011/11/03/141984787/generation-gap-how-age-shapes-political-outlook https://www.npr.org/2011/11/03/141984787/generation-gap-how-age-shapes-political-outlook

A new survey from the Pew Research Center finds wide gaps in how different generations view politics. Older voters are more conservative and less hopeful about the future of the country. Younger voters lean left and believe the nation's best days are yet to come. But they are less engaged.

]]> 'Silent Generation' May Get Loud In 2012 Election In retirement, the "silent generation" is becoming increasingly conservative and angry. It's also more engaged in politics than are other generations. NPR's series on generational politics, in collaboration with the Pew Research Center, examines the politics of those 66 to 83 years old. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:38:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2011/11/03/141985603/silent-generation-may-get-loud-in-2012-election https://www.npr.org/2011/11/03/141985603/silent-generation-may-get-loud-in-2012-election

In retirement, the "silent generation" is becoming increasingly conservative and angry. It's also more engaged in politics than are other generations. NPR's series on generational politics, in collaboration with the Pew Research Center, examines the politics of those 66 to 83 years old.

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