The surge is going to work!

[Richard D]

Young Americans could turn out in record numbers in the November presidential election and all signs are that Democrat Barack Obama stands to benefit.

Coming of age during the presidency of Democrat Bill Clinton, Americans born between 1979 and 1990 -- labeled the "millennial generation" -- may shed a collective reputation as apathetic slackers when it comes to casting a ballot.

More than half the 44 million eligible U.S. voters aged 18 to 29 are expected to vote on November 4, analysts say, a turnout rate that still lags their elders but would narrow a shrinking gap.

If young voter turnout exceeds 50 percent, it would be only the third time since the voting age was lowered to 18 in 1972.

"They're registering in record numbers. They sense the capacity they have to effect change in this country," said former Iowa Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081008/pl_nm/us_usa_politics_youthvote;_ylt=AoCGZDwbZ8yYiEMnsgUzDZZZ.3QA

[YDogg]

1. kick it

[Raven]

2. registering is one thing. voting is entirely another. these folks need

a kick in the ass to get out and vote!

[Richard D]

4. I think they have a good kick in the ass . . .

John McShame and Sarah Pallid.

[chupacabranation]

3. Now THAT's a Surge I can believe in!!!! n/t

[RoccoR5955]

5. K & R... Now we have to ALL get out the vote. They can't steal a landslide! n/t