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Despite young people voting for the least worst liar, somehow only the older wealth hoarders can afford to campaign for public office. Mystery of mysteries!

Politicians usually do not fulfill their campaign promises. That's bc they do not represent their voters, they represent their campaign donors.

There is a reason why congressional approval ratings are at an all time low and re-elections rates are at an all-time high, at the same time.

No wonder voters, and not just young voters, feel hopeless.

https://circle.tufts.edu/2022-election-center

But they did…

27% youth turnout in 2022. It's the second highest in the past 3 decades for a midterm. But midterm turnout overall is usually ~40%

It's still extremely low despite breaking records.