young voters

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.

Students Vote, Then Party for Obama

Alison Go — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:55:00 EST

Midnight revelry sprouts on campuses in Michigan, California, D.C., Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin.

Massive Turnout and Desire for Change Give Barack Obama the Presidency

Kenneth T. Walsh — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:33:00 EST

In his victory speech at Grant Park, Obama echoed Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.

Barack Obama's Advantage Among Young Voters Could Carry the Election

John Mashek — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST

Young voters don't ordinarily turn out, but this year they might.

John McCain's Problems With Polls Continue

Bonnie Erbe — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:17:00 EST

Bad news keeps coming in, and he did himself no favors in the debate.

Confusing Voter Registration Laws Could Affect Presidential Election

Nikki Schwab — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:56:00 EST

Usher Endorsed Obama but Has Bipartisan Approach to Voting

Paul Bedard — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:38:00 EST

The hip hop king has a program to engage kids in politics.

ACLU Sues Michigan Over Voter Purge Program, Saying It Hurts College Students

Liz Halloran — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:54:00 EST

Lawsuit alleges that voter-registration rules in this swing state could disenfranchise young people.

Barack Obama, Pollsters, and the Youth Vote

John Aloysius Farrell — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:18:00 EST

Damn kids these days are unpollable!

Punch-Drunk From Watching the Polls? Blame Today's Youth

Bonnie Erbe — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:51:00 EST

Can't figure out the scattershot polls? Blame young voters, who are totally befuddling pollsters.