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A poll to be released Wednesday shows that members of the AARP, most of whom are part of the 55 and older voting bloc with the highest turnout during elections, are largely undecided about their presidential candidate preference.
Among potential Democratic voters, 61 percent are at least somewhat likely to change their candidate preference and the figure is higher among potential Republican voters, where almost eight in ten are at least somewhat likely to change their preference. [DAVID STANTON - WIS]
With a reliable 70-75 percent voter turnout during presidential elections (compared to about 40 percent for the under 25 crowd), it’s safe to say that this group of undecided voters could very well determine the fate of the South Carolina primaries. And although they are undecided or likely to switch candidates, it’s not for a lack of knowledge. Most said they are paying “heavy attention.”
(h/t Stanton)
Lt. Governor Bauer gave a speech last fall about seniors and voting. He said “seniors are one third of the vote and none of the debate”. Now, with the election so close, we find out he was right after all and all those votes are up for grabs.
Think about it…the candidate that gets the senior vote WILL WIN the election, yet none of them are addressing senior issues. Seniors are clearly the most powerful voting bloc in SC.
Lt. Governor Bauer has it dead on…and it will be interesting to see if any candidates wise up and make a play for the senior vote. If I were running for president I would be dialing Andre, and fast.