By — Jackie Hai Jackie Hai Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-gen-z-congressman-frost-on-what-makes-harris-a-movement-candidate-for-young-voters Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Gen Z Congressman Frost on what makes Harris a ‘movement candidate’ for young voters Politics Aug 20, 2024 10:38 PM EDT Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., credits Vice President Kamala Harris’ effectiveness in “bridging the gap between cool and consciousness” for her campaign’s successful outreach to young voters. Watch Frost’s remarks in the player above. “It’s almost beyond politics. It’s human, it’s culture. That’s what Kamala Harris has tapped into, and when you tap into that, the potential is unlimited,” said Frost, who became the first member of Gen Z to serve in Congress after he was elected at age 25 in 2022. WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 Speaking in an interview with PBS News on Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Frost said the next step is translating that excitement into action and votes. Frost also discussed what he thinks are among the top issues for young voters, including housing and the climate crisis. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: The Obamas and Doug Emhoff are set to speak on Day 2 of the DNC Live fact check: Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from DNC Day 1 Fact-checking warnings from Democrats about Project 2025 and Donald Trump WATCH: What delegates and protesters want from Harris on Gaza WATCH: ‘The future is here,’ Hillary Clinton says in 2024 Democratic National Convention speech WATCH: How Democrats could expand the Senate map in November, according to Sen. Gary Peters By — Jackie Hai Jackie Hai
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., credits Vice President Kamala Harris’ effectiveness in “bridging the gap between cool and consciousness” for her campaign’s successful outreach to young voters. Watch Frost’s remarks in the player above. “It’s almost beyond politics. It’s human, it’s culture. That’s what Kamala Harris has tapped into, and when you tap into that, the potential is unlimited,” said Frost, who became the first member of Gen Z to serve in Congress after he was elected at age 25 in 2022. WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 Speaking in an interview with PBS News on Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Frost said the next step is translating that excitement into action and votes. Frost also discussed what he thinks are among the top issues for young voters, including housing and the climate crisis. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: The Obamas and Doug Emhoff are set to speak on Day 2 of the DNC Live fact check: Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from DNC Day 1 Fact-checking warnings from Democrats about Project 2025 and Donald Trump WATCH: What delegates and protesters want from Harris on Gaza WATCH: ‘The future is here,’ Hillary Clinton says in 2024 Democratic National Convention speech WATCH: How Democrats could expand the Senate map in November, according to Sen. Gary Peters