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Opinion: Gen Z voters want authenticity, not virality
California gubernatorial candidates think they can win Gen Z voters by creating viral moments, but they are missing out on what that generation of voters want. We’ve watched nearly all gubernatorial forums and debates, and recently, one thing has stood out to us. Candidates are seeking attention by any means necessary. So much of this race has been shaped in the last month, and coverage has been focused on who has been able to capitalize in this shuffle.
Commentary: Candidates for governor are playing it safe. Gen Z voters can’t afford that
The next governor of California will set the stage for the economic mobility, success and safety of Generation Z. Gen Z voters are looking for candidates who have a plan of action. For our entire lives, we were sold the California Dream – affordable housing, quality education and access to good-paying jobs. Yet today those promises feel increasingly distant, as students take on massive debt and multiple degrees just to stay afloat economically.
Candidates for governor are playing it safe. Gen Z voters can’t afford that. Original
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