young voters

Republicans Work to Lure Young Voters from Obama

Kenneth T. Walsh — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:50:00 EST

The GOP is rolling out new strategic plans to win over young supporters.

Western Battleground States Crucial For Obama

Kenneth T. Walsh — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:15:00 EST

Obama's path to victory must go through West, a Democratic pollster says.

Romney Is Winning Young Voters ... For Obama

Brad Bannon — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:01:00 EST

Young people will side with Obama as he champions making education affordable and other social issues.

Mitt Romney's General Election Pivots

Robert Schlesinger — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:05:00 EST

Obama will paint Romney as a conservative as the former governor goes after the youth and Latinos.

Obama Tries to Woo Young Voters With Fallon Appearance

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:43:00 EST

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Add this to the list of ways the President of the United States woos young voters in an election-year: He slow jams the news.

Poll: Obama Leads Romney In Youth Vote, But Has Trouble Too

Robert Schlesinger — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:46:00 EST

Though Obama has widened his lead among young voters in recent months, a Harvard Institute of Politics survey shows an increasing level of disillusionment.

Why Gen Y Is So Financially Frustrated

Kimberly Palmer — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:30:00 EST

The challenging job market has led to marriage and parenthood delays, along with career stagnation.

Why Older Citizens are More Likely to Vote

Emily Brandon — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:25:00 EST

Retirees have valuable government benefits to protect.

States with the Best Older Voter Turnout

Emily Brandon — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:43:10 EST

Young Conservatives Don't Care About Gay Marriage

Lauren Fox — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:00 EST

Young conservatives focused on the economy, not social issues.

With the Defeat of SOPA, Millenials Come of Political Age

Brad Bannon — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:15:00 EST

The successful campaign against SOPA shows special interests are losing influence in Washington.

Campuses Ramp Up Student Voting Efforts

Amy Golod — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:05:00 EST

South Carolina, Wisconsin among those trying to boost student voter registration.

New Hampshire Kids Break Pattern And Vote

Lauren Fox — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:35:00 EST

State students more likely than in other states to be political.

Ron Paul's Youth Movement

Kenneth T. Walsh — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST

Ron Paul's popularity among young people may put him over the edge in Iowa.

Teen Curfews Are More Absurd 'Nanny State' Rules

Susan Milligan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:47:00 EST

The restrictions on young people are inconsistent, if not bizarre.

Millennials, a Massive Voting Bloc, Seek Jobs and Real Change

Mary Kate Cary — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:46:00 EST

Politicians must learn that they can’t keep stealing from the nation’s youth.

The Generation Gap Remains as Strong as Ever

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:51:00 EST

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Democrats Win Youth, But Republicans Have a Chance

John Aloysius Farrell — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:42:00 EST

But these kids aren't just knee-jerk lefties. So Republicans can hope they grow to the right.

A Correction to My Blog Post On Young Downscale Voters

Michael Barone — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EST

Young downscale voters still didn't vote at high levels.

Young Downscale Voters Didn't Show Up At Polls in 2008 Elections

Michael Barone — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:20:00 EST

Voters under 30 made up 22 percent of the potential electorate but only 10 percent of voters.

Young Voters May Give Democrats Staying Power

Kenneth T. Walsh — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:21:00 EST

But a study says those new voters for Obama are not yet locked in.

The 'Yes, They Did' Photo Gallery

Alison Go — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:39:00 EST

Campuses erupted when Obama won the presidency. Student photographers were there to record history.

A Decisive but Not Overwhelming Victory for Barack Obama

Michael Barone — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:15:00 EST

Obama's victory was overdetermined and underdelivered.

Young Voters Powered Obama's Victory While Shrugging Off Slacker Image

Amanda Ruggeri — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:22:00 EST

Obama won both Indiana and North Carolina in large part because of voters ages 18 to 29.

5 Voting Demographics Where Barack Obama Made Headlines

U.S. News Staff — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST

According to exit polls, Obama dominated the youth and minority vote.