Poll: 77 percent of young voters say they will turn out for midterms
OPS_admin | Sep 16, 2010 | Comments 0
A new poll released by Rock the Vote on Wednesday showed that in spite of growing cynicism among young voters, 77 percent are planning to go to the polls in November.
Pollsters attribute this enthusiasm from the group’s overwhelming confidence (83 percent) that their generation can successfully reform the country, even though 59 percent say they are more cynical about politics than they were in 2008.
Looking toward the midterms, a majority of voters are paying close attention to the races. In spite of some growth in the GOP’s overall favorability, President Obama has maintained his appeal among young voters, with half saying that his endorsement would make them more likely to support a candidate. Only 26 percent said the same about former Alaska Gov. and 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin (R).
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