Clear young people are not just single issue voters. There are so many issues that affect young peoples lives and they view them all intersectionally. When trump was elected, it was clear all the things we care about were at stake, not just the future of the climate, and it was irresponsible to vote on one issue. America encompasses every issue you could imagine. Host is your organization tied to former candidate tom steyer . Guest thats right, tom steyer is our founder and a key funder. Host as far as joe biden or the Vice President is concerned, how do you think he is doing currently reaching out to young people . Guest joe biden is actually doing well with young people in the polls, up somewhere between 25 and 30 points, much better than Hillary Clinton was doing with young folks at this stage in 2016. It is interesting the question is about reaching out. He is not necessarily the best messenger the Biden Campaign has for Younger Generations. We know he didnt win the primary with th
Groups role in campaign 2020. Nextgen americas benjamin insel talks about his role getting the youth to support joe biden. Washington journal is next. Host good morning. It is the washington journal. You are looking at the Wisconsin Center in milwaukee, one ofseveral sites for this years Democratic National committee convention, which starts this night. Program would take place from there, but it can be held from other areas. Cspan willf that, be covering at 5 00 this evening. We want to hear from you about political conventions and if you think they matter in this day in age, especially in the new environment we are in. You can let us know your thoughts by calling us. For republicans, 202 7488000 free democrats four democrats, and independents 202 7488002. Us, tweet ustext cspanwj, and a post on facebook at facebook. Com cspan. The New York Times has a highlight of who you will see tonight, including minnesota senator amy klobuchar, the nevada senator and the first latina to lead a Se