In the third presidential debate, Hillary Clinton addressed millennials by saying she wants more technical education and community colleges. She also mentioned working with Bernie Sanders to make public universities debt free for families who make less than $125,000 a year. This was the extent of her addressing millennials, making points which she had all ready made in previous speeches. Provided that millennials are one of the main demographics she needs votes from in order to win, she could have said more to them, or at least brought up fresh ideas.
The day after, she tweeted, “”If you’re a young person worried about affording college, [Hillary] has a plan to make your education tuition-free.” —@FLOTUS Flotus refers to First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. Younger black voters may find it easier to accept Clinton, assuming that they respect Obama.
I belive Clinton does not need to particularly emphasize any one group in order to win the election. In my opinion, Trump’s temper issues have made it nearly impossible for him to pick up more votes. Clinton does not need to use a particular type of rhetoric in order to win the millennial vote because she knows that Trump doesn’t address millennials at all.
Does Clinton need the majority of the millennial vote? Yes. Does she have it? The Ipsos poll conducted October 11-13 for United States citizens aged 18-35 have her favored over Trump. The communication strategies Clinton have used have not made her appear completely honest, but millennials trust her to make college less of a burden over Trump.
https://www.ipsos-na.com/news-polls/pressrelease.aspx?id=7421
I agree with you about Clinton not appealing to millennial voter issues as much as she should. She really doesn’t do enough to make this generation feel respected and important, and I think that is a major downfall with her campaign. However, I do believe that she is doing a better job recently to appeal to the younger generation, specifically in the recent televised debates. It is in these debates where I do feel as if her rhetorical strategies have won over the millennial vote. Her calm, cool, and collected demeanor, combined with her well thought out intelligent responses have made her a relatable person, and I think that was the most important thing she could have done.