Millennial Voter Apathy Looms in 2012 Election

September 20, 2012

The Millennial Values survey reported that only 46% of 18 to 24 year-olds are sure they will vote in the 2012 election. Are youth voters disillusioned with politics, disappointed with the candidates, or is there some other explanation? Obama's 2008 campaign used social media and a catchy campaign to draw youth voters — can this years' candidates engage Millennial voters as effectively? In this video blog, Millennial Values fellows Zeenia Framroze and Tyler Bugg discuss potential causes for the voter apathy reflected in the Millennial Values Survey.
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