Youth Poised to Achieve Midterm Turnout Records
A new Harvard Institute of Politics poll was released today. Bottom line, more young people are identifying as Democrats and plan on voting for Democrat with a 2 to 1 margin! Get ready for a BLUE November.
Below is an article written by Mike Connery at Mydd.com:
As I type this, the Harvard Institute of Politics is releasing the results of a new poll that will predict a record-shattering turnout on behalf of young voters in next week’s midterm elections.
The news looks great for Democrats, and great for the youth vote – which will receive added attention from politicians and perhaps put to rest the “apathetic youth” meme if these numbers bear out.
Right now only the press release (pdf) is available, but here are the major points that HIP will report:
Turnout
- Almost 32% of 18-24 year olds report tat they will “definitely be voting” on November 7th. Previous turnout records for midterm elections stands at 26.6% in 1982. (19% voted in 2002)
Partisan Views
- 68% of young voters disaprove of the job that the President is doing.
- 52% would prefer that Democrats control congress vs. 29% who prefer Republicans. 19% see no difference.
- 60% believe the country is on the wrong track.
- 46% favor withdrawal from Iraq within the next year.
Read more at: Mydd.com
by Mike Connery, Wed Nov 01, 2006
Cross-posted at Future Majority and Mydd.com
