Oct 23, 2008
Gallup Finds No Increase in Proportion of First-Time Voters
Here is another reason to doubt the media mantra that young voters are more"energized" than ever.
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Newsweek columnist Samuelson says both McCain and Obama are playing young voters as "chumps". See his column here. The poll numbers you cite indicate that just maybe the "chumps ain't buying it".