Nearly one quarter of eligible American voters are between ages 18 and 30. Presidential candidates should carefully consider this young demographic as they decide how to allocate their time and resources in the months ahead. The Brookings Institution and the Harvard Institute of Politics recently released the findings of the Fall 2007 Youth Survey on Politics and Public Service at an Opportunity 08 panel discussion on the importance and power of young voters. Participants included Opportunity 08 Director Michael O’Hanlon; Kenneth M. Duberstein, who serves in an advisory capacity to both Opportunity 08 and the IOP; James A. Leach, a former member of Congress and IOP director; and John Della Volpe of IOP, plus two Harvard University students.
"Whether it’s the state of our nation’s health care system, or the war in Iraq or Iran or other foreign policy issues, young people today are very plugged in!"
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Michael O'Hanlon, Director, Opportunity 08
James A. Leach, Director, Institute of Politics
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