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Cirsium

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20. No they aren't

Reply to Hornedfrog2000 (Reply #15)

Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:53 PM

Mar 29

"Boomers" are not the most loyal Republican voting segment. Where did that myth come from? Yes, older people from every generation skew Republican. Know why? Because rich white people live longer and rich white people tend to vote Republican.

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