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short readsNov 2, 2011

Generations and the 2012 Election

Millennial voters favor President Obama by a 61% to 37% margin, while those over 65 –the Silent generation voters — favor Mitt Romney by a 54% to 41% margin, creating a generation gap of 20 points.
short readsNov 3, 2011

Anger with Government Rises Among Silents, Boomers

Three-in-ten members of the over-65 Silent generation describe themselves as angry with the federal government. About a quarter (26%) of Baby Boomers also say they are angry at Washington.
reportNov 3, 2011

The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election

Overview In the last four national elections, generational differences have mattered more than they have in decades. According to the exit polls, younger people have voted substantially more Democratic than other age groups in each election since 2004, while older voters have cast more ballots for Republican candidates in each election since 2006. The latest […]
short readsNov 3, 2011

Generational Differences in Views of Obama

The over-65 Silent generation is more likely than younger age cohorts to say that President Obama makes them angry. Four-in-ten Silents share this sentiment compared to 19% of Millennials.
short readsOct 28, 2011

For Millennials, Parenthood Trumps Marriage

Today’s 18-to-29 year olds value parenthood more than marriage. Slightly more than half (52%) say being a good parent is one of the most important things in life; just 30% who say having a successful marriage is one the most important.
short readsNov 11, 2011

Views on Social Issues by Generation

Nearly six-in-ten (59%) members of the Millennials group (ages 18 to 30) support allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally; just 33% of the over-65 Silent generation share this view.
short readsNov 18, 2011

Generational Divide Over American Exceptionalism

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of the over-65 Silent generation believe that the U.S. is the greatest country in the world; just 32% of Millennials share this view.
short readsNov 3, 2011

Generational Gaps in Views of Entitlement Programs

More than eight-in-ten (86%) Millennials favor allowing younger workers to put Social Security taxes into private accounts.
presentationJul 13, 2011

The State of Millennials (slides)

Lee Rainie presents a compendium of recent data that focuses on key behavioral statistics of the Millennial Generation.
reportJul 22, 2011

GOP Makes Big Gains among White Voters

Overview As the country enters into the 2012 presidential election cycle, the electorate’s partisan affiliations have shifted significantly since Barack Obama won office nearly three years ago. In particular, the Democrats hold a much narrower edge than they did in 2008, particularly when the partisan leanings of independents are taken into account. Notably, the GOP […]