Hill.TV host Krystal Ball warned Wednesday that Pete Buttigieg’s support could be lagging among younger voters, pointing to a new Quinnipiac University poll released this week.
The nationwide survey published Tuesday found Buttigieg registering at just 2 percent among voters aged 18-34.
“It is astounding that the guy running on ‘generational change’ is apparently loathed by his own generation,” Ball said in response to the survey. “This poll provides a stunning window into the generational divide that has truly cleaved the party in two.”
However, Buttigieg was viewed slightly more favorable among younger people in other national polls.
According to a recent Economist/YouGov poll, 34 percent of voters have either a “very favorable” or “somewhat favorable” view of the South Bend, Ind. mayor.
Meanwhile, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) continues to be the top choice among younger voters.
In the Quinnipiac University survey, he garnered 52 percent support among voters aged 18-34.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) placed second with 17 percent support among younger voters, followed by former Vice President Joe Biden at 11 percent.
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang, meanwhile, boasted 7 percent support.
Though former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg had a late entrance to the race, he debuted at 7 percent.
However, overall Biden still maintains his lead with 29 percent. This new level marks a 5 point uptick from a similar poll conducted in November. Sanders placed second with 17 percent, with Warren trailing by two percent points. Buttigieg slipped from 16 percent to 9 percent in this month’s poll.
Buttigieg’s campaign declined to comment.
Updated: 7:47 p.m.
– Tess Bonn
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