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The Incredible Youth Vote?  Printer-Friendly |
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Rachel Zaentz,
The Century Foundation,
8/6/2008
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More than 6.5 million Americans under the age of 30 voted in the 2008 presidential primaries. Time Magazine and other prominent publications dubbed 2008 "The Year of the Youth Vote." Political commentators and analysts have argued that the surge in the youth vote and its virtually unwavering support for Barack Obama was a key factor behind the Senator's ascent to prominence and his ultimate victory in securing his spot as the Democratic nominee for president. Continue Reading on the Taking Note Blog. > |
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