Republicans: Your problem with youth isn't what you think it is

Highlights from our April SocialSphere survey on political values and priorities

The Backdrop

Unlike any time I recall in the 20-plus years I have studied the youth vote, elements within both parties recognize that Gen Z and young millennials are a political force. Democrats know they cannot build a winning coalition without optimizing the youth vote; Republicans are warming to the idea they cannot reclaim the presidency without comp…