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2026-04-26 03:18 UTC
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@andrewrgross@slrpnk.net 2026-04-26 16:21
Again, I don't want this to be a fight, but this isn't really true. Again, our media presents a certain picture of boomers that isn't actually reflective of what the average boomer looks like. Most boomers aren't country club Republicans. In 2024, *most baby boomers did not vote for Donald Trump.* **In 2025, [about 37% of baby boomers voted Republican.](https://navigatorresearch.org/2024-post-election-survey-gender-and-age-analysis-of-2024-election-results/)** Just like most years. You read that right: 25% didn't vote, and of those who did, Trump won 49%. That was enough to win. Maybe you're asking, though, 'Why didn't they vote Democrat more! They should've elected Gore! And lots of Democratic congresspersons and senators! To which I would say that we live in a very damaged democracy in which the Democratic party has been running on most of the same economic policies as Republicans since the 1970s. Most boomers didn't have a say. Most boomers are poor and have been fucked over by the government just like the rest of us. The 1% (regardless of any age) are the bad guys.