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Library releases last JFK secret tapes

Library releases last JFK secret tapes

24 Jan 2012

…captured meetings from the last three months of Kennedy's administration. In a conversation with political advisers about young voters, Kennedy asks, "What is it we have to sell them?" "We hope we have to sell them prosperity, but for the average guy… ...

You decide: 2012

You decide: 2012

23 Jan 2012

Historically, political candidates who have counted on the youth vote have counted on losing. Young voters often become excited about the prospective of the candidate they support, and may make significant contributions in furthering… ...

NH primary: Reaction from young voters

NH primary: Reaction from young voters

10 Jan 2012

Young voters might not know it, but they have the potential to make a massive difference in this election. There are 45 million voters between… ...

Santorum Declares 'Game On'

Santorum Declares 'Game On'

03 Jan 2012

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum is courting young voters as he seeks to surprise his rivals with a strong showing in the state's leadoff precinct caucuses. Santorum was set to join… ...

More Voters Abandoning Major Parties

More Voters Abandoning Major Parties

23 Dec 2011

…party affiliation, but also to first-time voters signing up as independents. A Scarborough Research survey in November found that nearly 50 percent of young voters consider themselves independents or not affiliated. Read more: FOX News ...

Independents on the Rise as…

23 Dec 2011

…people switching their party affiliation, but also to first-time voters signing up as independents. A Scarborough Research survey in November found that nearly 50 percent of young voters consider themselves independents or not affiliated. ...

Obama Urges Young Voters to Action

Obama Urges Young Voters to Action

26 Oct 2011

President Barack Obama urged thousands of enthusiastic college students Wednesday to make their voices heard, telling a boisterous crowd in Denver, "Young people, I need you guys involved." ...

Obama Offers Help for Student Loans

Obama Offers Help for Student Loans

26 Oct 2011

…average in-state tuition and fees at four-year public colleges have risen more than 8 percent compared with a year ago. Young voters were an important bloc in Obama's 2008 campaign, and Occupy Wall Street protesters have expressed concern about burdensome… ...

Poll Measures Sept. 11 Effect On US

Poll Measures Sept. 11 Effect On US

06 Sep 2011

…percent. Eight percent say the Kennedy assassination and the collapse of communism, and two percent say Watergate. While young voters are more likely than older voters to view 9/11 as having the most significance, majorities of both groups put it above… ...

ID voting bill vote

ID voting bill vote

01 Sep 2011

…vetoed by Governor John Lynch. Supporters say it would minimize chances for voter fraud. Opponents say the bill could prevent elderly and young voters without identification from voting. The bill is up for a Senate override vote next week. ...

Poll: Founders Would Not Be Proud

Poll: Founders Would Not Be Proud

01 Jul 2011

…of Independents and 65 percent of Tea Partiers said they were proud. But voters ages 65 and over were more inclined than young voters under 35 to be proud of their nation. The poll was based on landline and cell phone interviews with 912 randomly chosen… ...

Obama Set To Launch 2012 Campaign

Obama Set To Launch 2012 Campaign

02 Apr 2011

…money can be split between his 2012 bid and the DNC. The president's political team has plans for "Gen44" events with young voters who were central to Obama's 2008 win. Obama's campaign is expected to file paperwork Monday with the Federal Election… ...

Young Voters Swing Back to Obama

Young Voters Swing Back to Obama

31 Mar 2011

President Barack Obama's approval rating among young Americans appears to have bounced back. ...

Haiti's Aristide Heads Home

Haiti's Aristide Heads Home

17 Mar 2011

…million eligible Haitians cast ballots. Martelly, 50, who now holds a slight lead in the polls, enjoys broad support among young voters who know him best as "Sweet Micky" -- a bawdy carnival singer who laces performances with fierce political satire. Copyright… ...

Roundup: Republicans Ride Voter Unrest

Roundup: Republicans Ride Voter Unrest

02 Nov 2010

…are effective. Obama traveled to 14 states in the final month, some twice, in a bid to rekindle the enthusiasm of the young voters, liberals, blacks and independents whose ballots propelled him to the White House. He said his administration had made… ...

Obama to Appear on Seacrest's Radio Show

Obama to Appear on Seacrest's Radio Show

01 Nov 2010

…Earlier on October 14, he filmed a town hall-style event broadcast live on MTV, BET and CMT where he took questions from young voters in the audience and via Twitter. He also announced October 18 that he had filmed a special appearance for the cable show… ...

Obama Targets Youth With Jon Stewart

Obama Targets Youth With Jon Stewart

27 Oct 2010

…let's focus on the 10 percent we didn't get." Obama's appearance on the show was seen as a way of reaching out to young voters -- "The Daily Show" averaged 1.1 million viewers between the ages of 18 and 49 this year, Politico reported, citing… ...

Obama: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Will End

Obama: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Will End

14 Oct 2010

…broadcast live on MTV, BET and CMT. He took questions from young voters in the audience and via Twitter. The president also fielded…
…2008 run for the White House, but recent polls have shown young voters have become disillusioned with the president. An mtvU poll… ...

Live-Streamed Gubernatorial Debate

Live-Streamed Gubernatorial Debate

11 Oct 2010

…governor of Massachusetts. Geared toward college students and young voters across Massachusetts, RACE FOR GOVERNOR 2010: A campus forum…
…website, www.myfoxboston.com . College students and young voters, as well as the general public, can watch the debate on… ...

Group Encourages Voters to 'Vote Naked'

Group Encourages Voters to 'Vote Naked'

27 Sep 2010

Ever thought about voting naked? If you live in Illinois, now you can, thanks to a bi-partisan campaign to encourage young voters to vote, and vote early. The campaign is called Vote Naked Illinois. ...

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You decide: 2012

You decide: 2012

Historically, political candidates who have counted on the youth vote have counted on losing. Young voters often become excited about the prospective of the candidate they support, and may make significant contributions in furthering the campaign. But, all too often they don't turn out in large ...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012
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“…he's playing political candidate who would vote has counted on not winning young voters often come to deduct the accident at the port. And they need to make significant contributions to campaign -- it come. To …”

NH primary: Reaction from young voters

NH primary: Reaction from young voters

Young voters might not know it, but they have the potential to make a massive difference in this election. There are 45 million voters between the ages of 18 and 29 and two of them recently joined the FOX 25 Morning News. Both are students at Suffolk University. Justin Dulak is president of the Suffolk University Democrats and Joe Paru is a young Republican, also from Suffolk University.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012
NH Primary: Shira Shoenberg interview

NH Primary: Shira Shoenberg interview

VB chats with Boston Globe political reporter Shira Shoenberg about the New Hampshire primary.

Mon, 9 Jan 2012
|Young Votersfound at3:25

“…Barack Obama who suddenly generated an enormous amount didn't do particularly among young voters. . And and nobody Eagleton that at any level of that did it as a word it is boring. That -- Certainly not …”

Huntsman's daughters talk about campaign

Huntsman's daughters talk about campaign

FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom talks to two of Jon Huntsman's daughters, Liddy Huntsman and Abby Huntsman-Livingston, about their father's campaign and their hopes for New Hampshire primary and beyond.

Sun, 8 Jan 2012
|Young Votersfound at1:14

“…LER all of big ask when it comes to connecting with a young voters talk to -- about that. …”

Politician turns to beer pong

Politician turns to beer pong

BOSTON - It's a game familiar on college campuses, but it's not too often you see beer pong at a political fundraiser. Freshman Representative Dan Winslow held "Beer Pong and Politics," a unique and slightly controversial fundraiser Monday night at the Battery Park Bar and Lounge in Boston.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011
|Young Votersfound at1:10

“…really -- while drinking and went bluntly calling lot of talk to young voters. . Is the only way to get. Well you know I'm -- and it -- seniors and and I done barbecues for family …”

ID voting bill vote

ID voting bill vote

A bill that would require Granite State voters to show id at the polls failed to become law.

Thu, 1 Sep 2011
|Young Votersfound at0:18

“…chance for voter fraud but opponents say they'll get an elderly and young voters without identification. When voting. -- …”