http://www.campusprogress.org/page/community/blog_rss/zaentztcf/html <p>More than 6.5 million Americans under the age of 30 voted in the 2008 presidential primaries. <em>Time Magazine</em> and other prominent publications dubbed 2008 &quot;The Year of the Youth Vote.&quot; Political commentators and analysts have argued that the surge in the youth vote and its virtually unwavering support for Barack Obama was a key factor behind the Senator's ascent to prominence and his ultimate victory in securing his spot as the Democratic nominee for president. However, it remains unclear as to whether or not the youth voting bloc will be as powerful during the general election.</p> http://www.campusprogress.org/page/community/post/zaentztcf/C2gK http://www.campusprogress.org/page/community/post/zaentztcf/C2gK/commentary#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:40:20 EDT http://www.campusprogress.org/page/community/post/zaentztcf/C2gK zaentztcf zaentztcf 0 http://www.campusprogress.org/page/community/comment_rss/C2gK/