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Obama staffers register Dark Knight fans in line
Obama for America staff and volunteers helped register voters this weekend as they turned out to see the "Dark Knight" at theaters across the country, including Baco Raton, FL and Wilkes-Barre, PA.
For Giacomo, a 24-year-old Organizing Fellow in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, registering younger voters had proved difficult in his region. The "Dark Knight" premiere provided a creative opportunity to reach his targeted demographic on their own turf.
By the end of Saturday, Giacomo and his three colleagues had registered 72 voters. Counting another Organizing Fellow who was independently registering voters the first night, they left the theatre with 83 new registrations. Obama for America staff and volunteers helped register voters this weekend as they turned out to see the "Dark Knight" at theaters acr... more -
Bringing the overseas youth vote home
After reading about the large turnout of young voters in the primaries and caucuses in the U.S. this spring, I find it very exciting that young U.S. voters abroad are similarly engaged. Let's keep this momentum going until November at home and abroad!
After reading about the large turnout of young voters in the primaries and caucuses in the U.S. this spring, I find it very exciting t... more -
A Genius Outside the Academy
The Hip Hop Caucus tour featuring Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. Yearwood is a minister, community activist, military chaplain, and one of the most influential people in Hip Hop. A powerful and fiery orator. The Hip Hop Caucus tour featuring Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. Yearwood is a minister, community activist, military chaplain, and one of ... more
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Generation Gap
Mariana van Zeller looks at the impact of the youth involvement in the 2008 presidential election.
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We are about to experience Something Great!!!
There comes a time, not to often when a special person comes into view. We are Blessed to have such a person in our lifetime. We should embrace this Special person. Sen. Barack Obama. My parents had two people with a great vision; dedication; and desire to make this world a better place. How often do we find that special someone sincere and willing to make a significant difference. A wonderful Change...
Don't let this one get away, Elect Sen. Barack Obama for President of the United States of America. There comes a time, not to often when a special person comes into view. We are Blessed to have such a person in our lifetime. We shoul... more -
McCain slow to gain young voters
Sen. John McCain insists he’ll “contest every vote of every young American,” but the evidence so far is hardly persuasive.
The presumptive Republican nominee has delivered few youth-oriented proposals at a time when most young voters favor the Democrats’ positions on the Iraq war and economic issues, and when his Democratic rivals for the presidency have pumped out detailed policy papers on other issues of top concern to the under-30 set, including education and national service.
The Arizona senator’s declaration last month at Villanova University that he’ll pursue young voters generated a lot of media buzz, especially since a growing proportion of young voters appear to be leaning Democratic.
While stepping up his youth outreach with events like the one at Villanova, McCain only recently began releasing proposals aimed at young voters, starting with measures to reduce global warming. Sens. Hillary Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois have courted the youth vote since last year by releasing action plans on issues such as global warming and education.
Jessica Colon, who chairs the Young Republican National Federation, said McCain has held off because the Democrats are still in a competitive primary. “When we get into the general you will see flood of platform pieces from the McCain campaign,” she said.
Recent polling suggests McCain faces an uphill battle with young voters. Most matchups show him trailing his Democratic rivals. An April 21 MTV survey of 18-to-29-year-old voters showed Obama beating McCain 52 percent to 39 percent, while Clinton led McCain 51 percent to 41 percent. An April 25 survey by the Harvard Institute of Politics showed Obama beating McCain among 18-to-24-year-olds, 50 percent to 29 percent; Clinton beat McCain 41 percent to 34 percent with the same age group. Sen. John McCain insists he’ll “contest every vote of every young American,” but the evidence so far is hardly persuasive. ... more -
Why a Republican Votes Democratic
Dorian S., a fiscally conservative University of Minnesota student, tells why he will most likely cross party lines and vote democratic in the general election. Dorian S., a fiscally conservative University of Minnesota student, tells why he will most likely cross party lines and vote democrati... more
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A Student's Hopes for the Election
Adam E., a PA resident and University of Minnesota Political Science senior, discusses his hopes for this election cycle.
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Hillary, Barack, and the Demographic Divide
Adam E., a Pennsylvania resident attending school at the University of Minnesota, discusses the demographic differences between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Adam E., a Pennsylvania resident attending school at the University of Minnesota, discusses the demographic differences between Hillar... more
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SUNY New Paltz Blue's LONGER FORM
A longer form of SUNY New Paltz Blue's. A group of SUNY New Paltz students share their views on the youth vote, social issues, and the democratic primary. A longer form of SUNY New Paltz Blue's. A group of SUNY New Paltz students share their views on the youth vote, social issues, and th... more
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Historic Election
Vice president of the Okstate College Democrats, James Cooper, gives his view on the current democratic primary
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Kids thumb noses at leadership. Give them money, conformity, and environmental cau...
With the examples set by them, who can blame them? Here is something to think about:
""The millennial generation has ambivalent, even negative, feelings about formal leadership," said Peter Levine, director of a nonpartisan research center at the University of Maryland that studies young people and civic involvement. "They prefer horizontal leadership in which everyone's a leader.""
I'm trying to drum up examples of leadership that could trump the obvious reasons for this sentiment, but I'm having trouble finding them.
Where are our true leaders? Better yet, do we need individual figurehead leaders, or would something like a horizontal leadership work? With the examples set by them, who can blame them? Here is something to think about: ... more -
Vote: Are You Registered?
"Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote." --George Jean Nathan (1882-1958)
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It's not just the Obama factor
The Youth Vote could be the deciding factor in the general election. 80 % of young voters said they were following the election closely, nearly twice the 42 % who said the same during the 2006 midterm congressional election year. 47 % of 18-29 year olds identified themselves as Democrats to 28% who said they are Republicans and 16 % who said they are independents. The Youth Vote could be the deciding factor in the general election. 80 % of young voters said they were following the election closel... more
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EV4ME: The Electric Car Revival
Electric cars are back in a big way! This is our generation's opportunity to make a positive impact towards becoming a sustainable society. Electric cars are back in a big way! This is our generation's opportunity to make a positive impact towards becoming a sustainable soc... more
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Attention Young Supporters of Barack Obama
Joe Vogel: If you are between the ages of 12-35, go to my website and type your 1-2 paragraph story, along with your name, city, state, and email address. I will choose the 25 best responses to include in the second edition of The Obama Movement, which will be re-released nationally in just a few months! Joe Vogel: If you are between the ages of 12-35, go to my website and type your 1-2 paragraph story, along with your name, city, state... more
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Who says Youth are Ignorant? This guy knows his $h!t
Peter Levine (no relation) draws attention to this interview with an Obama supporter during the Hollywood Democratic Debate. He calls it a "gotcha" interview gone awry, but its an interesting and informative interview with someone very informed on the details of the Democratic candidates and the current US policy. Peter Levine (no relation) draws attention to this interview with an Obama supporter during the Hollywood Democratic Debate. He calls... more
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Okstate Young GOP
Okstate College Republican's Vice Chair Connor Ferguson talks about: why he is a Republican, how he feels about the GOP primary race, and his thoughts on John McCain the established front runner. Okstate College Republican's Vice Chair Connor Ferguson talks about: why he is a Republican, how he feels about the GOP primary race, ... more
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2008: The Year of the Youth Vote
This month Time magazine features a cover story on "The Year of the Youth Vote" and how students across America, both Republican and Democrat, are registering in record numbers, attending events and debates, campaigning for candidates, and getting others involved.
The question asked is: Why this time? What has changed? Who inspires them? Has the youth finally realized how powerful their voice is? This month Time magazine features a cover story on "The Year of the Youth Vote" and how students across America, both Republican and D... more -
Young voters anxious to be heard
Young voters could be a deciding factor, particularly in the Democratic Primary. Interestingly, young voters are said to be race and gender blind - so a vote for Obama is not a race related vote and a vote for Hillary is not a gender based vote.
What's your take? Are young voters really race and gender blind? Young voters could be a deciding factor, particularly in the Democratic Primary. Interestingly, young voters are said to be race and ... more
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