The Facebook Election (page 3 of 3)

Young Voters
John McCain and young voters
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Young voters have yet to determine the outcome of a Presidential election. This year may be different.
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Fast Facts

• 19% of Millennials in college are likely to volunteer on a campaign vs. 9% of those not in college.

• 36% say it's important to elect the first black President, almost the same as those (35%) who want to see a woman in office.

Picking the Favorites

• Among Millennials, Obama's "favorable/unfavorable" ratio is 2-1, with half of his favorable rating (32%) from those who view him "very favorably."

• Clinton is treading water with Millennials. Obama's rating is 13 points more positive, 15 points less negative than hers.

• Their feelings are split evenly on McCain, who narrowly trails Clinton.

Tell me: Who do you love?

The candidates' favorable (+) and unfavorable (-) ratings among Millennials

• Barack Obama +63 -31
• Bill Clinton +57 -39
• Al Gore +51 -36
• Hillary Clinton +50 -46
• John McCain +42 -44
• Ralph Nader +17 -43
• George W. Bush +27 -67

Less fickle than their elders

If the candidate they support does not win the nomination, 59% of Millennial Democrats say they'll support the party's nominee. But 16% say they will switch and vote for McCain, while 17% are not sure. These defections could loom large. Our poll found no difference between Clinton and Obama backers on this question-but in a Gallup Poll, 27% of Obama Democrats over 55 say they'd switch to McCain if Clinton is nominated.
From Reader's Digest - June 2008
 
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Astonishing! Your article about the millennial generation's interest in politics never mentioned RonBy everybodysmom, on 06/05/2008

From my experience with facebook it is about posting pictures and partying. I don't see anything seriousBy Jack46, on 05/22/2008

Respond with your own comments here. you say 27% of Obama supporters will switch to McCain if ClintonBy y1964, on 05/21/2008


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