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khirkhib
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« on: November 04, 2004, 07:42:49 PM »
Despite it being said that the youth didn't show up to this election, the 2004 Election had the highest  turnout precentage of youth (18-30) since 1972. 

What would the electoral map look like if only the youth vote had been counted.


Kerry: 375 Bush:163
Here's looking to the future.
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khirkhib
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2004, 07:57:06 PM »
Quote from: Philip on November 04, 2004, 07:47:02 PM
The future when people die young?

This is like saying, "Teens have more traffic accidents. Therefore, in the future people will crash more."

Yeah that would be a pretty dumb thing to say.  Glad I didn't say that.  Strawman.
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khirkhib
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2004, 08:10:36 PM »
But that is the media lie J-man. 
Highest youth turn out in 30 years is impressive.
Here's to idealism.
Why should we compromise our ideals?
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khirkhib
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2004, 08:19:48 PM »
I don't know if that is confirmed or accurate.  Show me the hard numbers.
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khirkhib
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2004, 02:09:40 AM »
Quote from: danwxman on November 04, 2004, 10:24:20 PM
In the ten most contested states, youth turnout was up 18%

But it isn't null and void.  Youth turned out in contested states.  When the issues are important they come.  Not as much as I would like them too but I think that it shows that youth can be addressed.
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