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mahina

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Most common reason I've heard is that all politicians are in it for themselves SheltieLover Monday #1
Apathy bucolic_frolic Monday #2
Very true! SheltieLover Monday #3
There are plenty of reasons why people don't vote -- Pew routinely does research into this. WhiskeyGrinder Monday #4

SheltieLover

(75,336 posts)
1. Most common reason I've heard is that all politicians are in it for themselves
Mon Nov 24, 2025, 10:52 AM
Monday

Difficult to refute when those on our side join with thugs to vote against the interests of citizens.

bucolic_frolic

(53,440 posts)
2. Apathy
Mon Nov 24, 2025, 10:54 AM
Monday

Heard 3 seniors talking recently. They didn't connect their self interest with politics, one side or the other, policies, zilch. "The politicians don't do anything," one said. End of discussion. We need to target seniors as well as GenZ.

SheltieLover

(75,336 posts)
3. Very true!
Mon Nov 24, 2025, 11:14 AM
Monday

WhiskeyGrinder

(26,045 posts)
4. There are plenty of reasons why people don't vote -- Pew routinely does research into this.
Mon Nov 24, 2025, 11:20 AM
Monday

It’s not seen as urgent or relevant (especially by those who are poorer, less educated, or otherwise marginalized), the candidates aren’t inspiring, and voter suppression are some of the big ones.

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