Monday, November 30, 2009

Remember how you inspired the 'Young Vote' when you speak to the nation tomorrow.

Be their President and don't make them cynical of their voting act or of their government. Bring a nuclear free world to their doorstep and make it a lasting legacy to their faith on election day.


First-time voter Tanner Tillotson casts his ballot in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire.

Under- 30's (click title to entry - thank you)
66% of under-30's showed their support for Obama - far higher than in any previous election - compared to 31% for McCain.
A staggering 54% of young white voters also went for Obama.
Overall, this also helped Obama secure a high number of first time voters; 71% of whom voted Democrat.
McCain only managed to secure 29% of first-time voters, compared to 53% for John Kerry in 2004.
Obama's youth - at 47 he is one of the youngest ever presidents - appealed to and energised many of those who were voting for the first time.