The generation gap in American politics divides two younger age groups, Millennials and Generation X, from the older groups, Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation. This gap has been particularly significant since the Millennial Generation entered the electorate in the early 2000s. The gap is further exacerbated by the 17-point race divide and the age gap.
The share of liberal Democrats in the public has grown due to the growing partisan and ideological differences between younger and older generations. Young people are generally inexperienced in life, and they have not had time to fully develop their belief system and ideology. Across older generations, fewer have liberal political values. About a third of Gen Xers have at least mostly liberal attitudes, while 23 have moderate views.
Researchers say that democracies across the Western world are experiencing a widening partisan and ideological gap between younger men and women. Younger generations today agree more on key national issues than older generations do, and a time of intense polarization may be ending. Despite the intensifying partisan polarization in the US, Gen Z and Millennials are united across party lines when it comes to their top issues.
In conclusion, the generation gap in American politics divides younger and older generations, with younger generations having more influence on key national issues than older generations. However, despite the intensifying partisan polarization, Gen Z and Millennials remain united across party lines when it comes to their top issues.
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