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Sherrod Brown: “Young people today, more than the last five generations…”

Featuring: Sherrod Brown, Democratic | Former U.S. Senate, Ohio

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Decision 2026 | Full interview with Sherrod Brown, candidate for Ohio Senate Democratic primary

Published | Video Starts at 10:02

Their parents want them to because potentially having grandkids, all of those things, we've got to make it more attractive so that kids get an education, have job opportunities, and can buy a house. One of the most troubling things. Young people today, more than the last five generations, don't believe they'll ever own a home. They're paying more in rent than they pay on a monthly mortgage payment, but they can't get the money together for a down payment. (10:02–10:10)

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Asserts that current young generations have less belief in home ownership compared to past generations.

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