Why Democrats Need the Millennial Mid-Terms Vote

Why Democrats Need the Millennial Mid-Terms Vote

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The video discusses the Democratic Party's efforts to increase voter turnout in midterm elections, focusing on engaging Hispanics, young voters, and occasional voters. It highlights the involvement of surrogates like Obama and Biden. The challenges of mobilizing young voters are addressed, with Tom Steyer investing heavily in outreach. The video also compares the current efforts to Obama's successful 2008 coalition, noting the difficulties in replicating it during midterms due to the individual nature of races. Despite these challenges, there is optimism for higher turnout compared to previous midterms.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical voter turnout in midterm elections?

Two out of ten eligible voters

Eight out of ten eligible voters

Six out of ten eligible voters

Four out of ten eligible voters

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which demographic is Tom Steyer focusing on to increase voter turnout?

Women voters

Young voters

Hispanic voters

African-American voters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method is Tom Steyer using to reach young voters?

Television advertisements

Door-to-door campaigns

Online and social media campaigns

Radio broadcasts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key component of Obama's success in the 2008 election?

High voter turnout in rural areas

Endorsements from celebrities

The Obama coalition

Support from independent voters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected voter turnout for the current midterm elections compared to 2014?

Exactly 50%

Higher than 2014

About the same as 2014

Lower than 2014