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‘Millennials are not punk kids anymore’ — Ocasio-Cortez sees a ‘generational tidal wave’ driven by anger over economic futures sidelined by boomers
['Jason Ma']
Fortune | FORTUNE
And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate.
The influence of millennial voters will be put to the test this November, particularly in races where the candidates represent different generations as well as parties.
Boomers are also sitting on immense wealth after benefiting from a historic era of economic growth and financial gains.
Some estimates of their collective fortune put it as high as $124 trillion, raising hopes for a massive transfer of wealth to younger generations.
Still, there are also signs that boomers are already handing over their wealth before they die, and helping millennials in the housing market.