麻豆APPprofessor of politics and political expert Dr. J. Michael Bitzer recently commented on the impact of young voters, whose enthusiasm helped propel President Obama's win four years ago. Although a recent poll revealed waning excitement among younger voters following dismal job growth, N.C. Democratic Party leaders and DNC youth delegates maintain a strong, positive outlook.
"When Barack Obama won in 2008, he carried the youth vote 2-1," said Bitzer. "If Romney can eat into that and can make it a 55-45 split, that could swing several key states one way or the other."
The grassroots campaign in university campuses in North Carolina helped Obama win the state by a little over 14,000 votes in 2008, Bitzer said.
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