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Poll Reveals Youth's Frustration with Political Leadership

1/3/2026

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A CNN poll finds nearly 60% of Americans feel more politically connected to their generation than to race or gender.
Younger respondents, particularly Democrats, express significant frustration with political leadership.
Older adults lean Republican.
A Yale Youth Poll shows more college-aged Americans favor the GOP.
Only 13% of young Americans believe the country is on the right track.

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Story summary

A CNN poll finds nearly 60% of Americans feel more politically connected to their generation than to race or gender.
Younger respondents, particularly Democrats, express significant frustration with political leadership.
Older adults lean Republican.
A Yale Youth Poll shows more college-aged Americans favor the GOP.
Only 13% of young Americans believe the country is on the right track.