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| Iron Eagle | Posted – 6/27/2007 8:32:06 AM | show profile By ADAM NAGOURNEY and MEGAN THEE Published: June 27, 2007 Young Americans are more likely than the general public to favor a government-run universal health care insurance system, an open-door policy on immigration and the legalization of gay marriage, according to a New York Times/CBS News/MTV poll. The poll also found that they are more likely to say the war in Iraq is heading to a successful conclusion. Where Young Americans? Views Differ Related How the Poll Was Conducted (June 27, 2007) Complete Poll Results (pdf) New York Times Poll IndexThe poll offers a snapshot of a group whose energy and idealism have always been as alluring to politicians as its scattered focus and shifting interests have been frustrating. It found that substantially more Americans ages 17 to 29 than four years ago are paying attention to the presidential race. But they appeared to be really familiar with only two of the candidates, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, both Democrats. NY Times |
| mailbag | Posted – 6/27/2007 9:42:43 AM | show profile | email poster Caught this on the AP as well. Wonder how likely that age group is to vote, and what percentage of the voting bloc they represent. Did the pdf say? |
| Iron Eagle | Posted – 6/27/2007 10:04:44 AM | show profile I don't recall. It depends on how engaged the are with the candidates, the war and future. |
| UGoGirl | Posted – 6/28/2007 9:29:08 AM | show profile No surprise to me. We need to get these old white men out of power, and fast. |
| Iron Eagle | Posted – 6/28/2007 10:48:27 AM | show profile It's time for some young purple women.. |
| Desu | Posted – 6/28/2007 2:57:13 PM | show profile As long as they're not Condi Rice. |
