Read more young voters stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/26131/young-voters.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:41:34 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/47391/mac-is-back-pushing-reforms.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSen. John McCain, forgotten but not gone after his failed bid for the presidency, was back in form this week as he pushed bipartisan reform of earmarks and lobbying, Congressional Quarterly reports. Though the Arizona Republican’s eyes were watery and he had some trouble reading at the press conference, “He’s...http://www.newser.com/story/47391/mac-is-back-pushing-reforms.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42036/obama-won-even-without-counting-kids.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagEvery left-leaning constituency in the country wants to chalk up credit for the Obama victory—labor put him over the top, Latinos put him over the top—but the support was so broad, an MSNBC analysis finds, that few individual claims are valid. Most surprising is the much-ballyhooed youth vote:...http://www.newser.com/story/42036/obama-won-even-without-counting-kids.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 07 Nov 2008 12:02:52 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/41430/ballot-questions-may-hinge-on-obama-turnout.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama has a lot riding on his coattails. The impact of a presidential candidate's support on candidates for lower offices can be substantial, and this year's slates also include 153 ballot questions. Besides swinging gubernatorial and congressional races, measures concerning everything from gay marriage to gambling are up for...http://www.newser.com/story/41430/ballot-questions-may-hinge-on-obama-turnout.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 31 Oct 2008 16:58:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/41443/if-you-dont-know-who-this-is-dont-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCountless actors, musicians and other celebrities have volunteered their time encouraging young people to vote. But should they? ABC News anchor John Stossel quizzed voters on basic political knowledge at a registration-drive concert and in the nation’s capital. A shockingly high number of uninformed answers led Stossel to the “politically...http://www.newser.com/story/41443/if-you-dont-know-who-this-is-dont-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 31 Oct 2008 16:01:25 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/41365/simon-cowell-rocks-the-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama isn't the only force driving young voters are to the polls, writes Alan H. Fleischmann in the New Republic . Thanks to the extreme popularity of judge Simon Cowell and American Idol , they’ve gotten used to having their voices heard. And just as important, Idol participation has allowed people...http://www.newser.com/story/41365/simon-cowell-rocks-the-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 31 Oct 2008 15:22:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/39538/florida-vote-could-hinge-on-youth-for-a-change.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFlorida is used to being the center of attention in election years, but senior centers and condo complexes no longer wield all the power. The swing state may have reached the point where its under-30 residents can tip the balance to Barack Obama, reports Time . Florida’s population is actually getting...http://www.newser.com/story/39538/florida-vote-could-hinge-on-youth-for-a-change.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 09 Oct 2008 10:19:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/39252/dems-win-registration-wars.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith voter registration closing in many states today, it appears Barack Obama has largely succeeded in his attempt to make over the electorate, the Washington Post reports. Some 4 million new voters have registered across a dozen battleground states, with new Democrats greatly outnumbering new Republicans. In Florida, Obama has...http://www.newser.com/story/39252/dems-win-registration-wars.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 06 Oct 2008 13:52:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/39220/young-voters-favor-obama-2-1.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama faces an easy victory—at least among voters under 30. That's the finding of a poll of young voters, who overwhelmingly prefer Obama to John McCain, 61% to 32%, reports USA Today . It's the most dramatic margin within an age group in any presidential election in modern times....http://www.newser.com/story/39220/young-voters-favor-obama-2-1.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 06 Oct 2008 1:55:05 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36158/west-turning-blue-dems-say.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Mountain West has historically gone for the GOP, but thanks to aggressive grass-roots organizing, Democrats believe they have a shot at turning red states blue, Politico reports. More field offices, opened much earlier than the GOP's, have boosted registration in Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada. “This presidential cycle is...http://www.newser.com/story/36158/west-turning-blue-dems-say.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 29 Aug 2008 12:54:01 CDT