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Obama relies on youth for victory
by Rob Runyan
There was much speculation about the potential of the youth vote this election. This much is clear: President-elect Barack Obama is on his way to the White House with their blessing.
Black men speak out on what Obama means to them
by Whitney Jackson
African-American men spanning the generations weigh in on what an Obama win would mean to them.
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African-American men talk politicsChoice brings chance of change
by Brian McCabe and Benjamin Miraski
Washington's historic black neighborhood came alive as news of Barack Obama's presidential victory was broadcast. Medill reporters were on the streets to chronicle the sights and sounds of the event.
Measure by measure
by Jason M. Breslow
From absentee voting guidelines to dollars for higher education, Americans decided on a host of ballot measures Tuesday with repercussions for the youth.
The end of the road
by Jason M. Breslow
After two long years, the presidential campaign is coming to a close. What will students miss least about the campaign?
Hawaiian hamlet is remote, but votes
by Kevin Janowiak
Kalaupapa Peninsula is nearly 5,000 miles from the White House, but its residents still care about the presidential election.
Students make last minute push to get out the vote
by Brian McCabe
On Election Day young people hope to play an important role in the outcome. With very little time left, student organizations are working hard to got out the vote.
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Students work to get out the voteCentral Sunshine State voters could hold the key
by Britt McHenry
In both good times and bad, Florida has traditionally voted Republican in presidential elections. But the campaigns and voters see the young, independents of Central Florida influencing Tuesday's outcome more than South Florida's retirees.
One in three Asian-American voters undecided
by Erica L. Green
While Hispanic and African-American voters have dominated the conversation surrounding the minority voting bloc, Asian-Americans could emerge as a key segment of the electorate Tuesday and in elections to come, according to a new survey.
Prop. 8 attracts Fortune 500 opponents
by Marjorie Korn
Apple Inc. and Google Inc. are among the high-profile companies who stood up for gay marriage -- why did they take on such a controversial social issue?
National security facelift: What would Democrats do?
by Sara Sargent
If Barack Obama emerges victorious on Nov. 4, Democrats will take over the Department of Homeland Security for the first time in history. What does that mean for the future of national security? Experts weigh in.
Spotlight on education
by Chloe Wiley and Whitney Jackson
A look at education issues showskey differences between Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama’s K-12 platforms, and aspiring teachers say they hope for leadership from Washington on this issue no matter who wins the election.
Race for Presidency ruled most expensive in history
by Renita D. Young
The Democratic party is winning the race for campaign cash this year, reversing a long time trend.
100-mile radius raises debate over Constitution, civil rights
by Erica L. Green
A 100-mile radius within U.S. borders, in which customs and border officials can set up additional security checkpoints, is causing a civil rights challenge.
Taxing questions
by Renita D. Young
The presidential tax proposals weigh heavily on voters minds. College students of different levels wonder how they may affect them.
Young elephants in the room are making presence known
by Britt McHenry
The Obama campaign is relying on the youth vote for the fast-approaching election. But many college students say they're seeing red and looking to the past as a way to redefine their generation's future.
The states to watch on Election Day
by Erica L. Green
A new report by the Pew Center on the States examines possible Election Day problems in 12 key states.
Obama leads in cardboard poll
by Kevin Janowiak
Shoppers are snapping up $40 cardboard cutouts of the candidates at Union Station in Washington.
Palin power connects with Virginia mom
by Kathryn Lindsay Dobies
Saturday Night Live has vaulted Gov. Sarah Palin into living rooms around the country, raising her profile. But what exactly is her appeal to young, professional mothers? One Washington area mom weighs in.
Student activist group vows to avoid radical past
by Jason M. Breslow
Students for a Democratic Society has reemerged on more than 100 college campuses after disbanding more than a generation ago.
Schlepping for Obama
by Jason M. Breslow
Inspired by a comedian, grandchildren descended on Florida this past weekend to convince their Jewish grandparents to vote Obama.
Trick or Veep?
by Chloe Wiley
Costume shops around the country have a new Halloween request this year--GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. But Palin impersonators may have to get a little creative since she wasn’t nominated when costumes were ordered.
Mixing it up with the candidates
by Courtney Beard
The results aren't in yet but the drinks are. Learn how to make a McCain Mojito or an Obama Bahama Mama.
Voter fraud gets real as election nears
by Erica L. Green
A brewing concern about voter fraud in the November election spilled over Wednesday night as Sen. John McCain called for safeguards against possible irregularities on registration forms filed by ACORN, a liberal advocacy group. McCain went on to suggest that ACORN may not fall too far from the Obama tree.
Health care: Responsibility or Right?
by A. Seraphina Lin
Presidential candidates make a case for their very different health care proposals. But what are the costs and how many more Americans will be covered when these plans are actually put into practice?
Monthly churchgoers tilt toward Obama
by Brittney Bain
Significantly more monthly churchgoers are supporting the Democratic nominee — Sen. Barack Obama — in this year's presidential election than in the 2004 election cycle, according to a recent poll.
Pushing for the non-college youth vote
by Rob Runyan
With voter registration deadlines approaching, a number of efforts throughout the country – including Tuesday’s One Vote campaign that registered nearly 30,000 voters in 16 cities – are trying to reel in the often ignored non-college youths.
Young people look to rock the vote, finally
by Brian McCabe
As the election nears, young voters are preparing to cast their ballots. Many say America's youth might determine the outcome of the presidential race.
Third-party impact flipped in 2008
by Rob Runyan
Many Democrats felt Ralph Nader cost Al Gore the election in 2000. Four years later they did their best to keep him off ballots and quell his impact. But this year it appears Nader and other third-party candidates could actually help the Democrats.
McCain’s camp out of touch with text generation
by Rob Runyan
A new poll of young voters indicates what we've known for some time: Barack Obama has a large advantage over John McCain in this age group. But how did that happen? Was it a foregone conclusion or did McCain miss an opportunity to reach this increasingly engaged crowd? A deeper look into the survey results seems to indicate the latter.
The search for a candidate
by Jason M. Breslow
Tina Fey? Pictures of Sarah Palin fishing? What do search terms say about where the priorities of voters lie?
Laugh now, pay later
by Rob Runyan
Millions of Americans seem to be getting a laugh out of the election this year as they tune in to their favorite entertainment news programs. While it's all in good fun, there may be serious consequences, such as less informed young voters, who are expected to vote in record numbers.
Politics, 140 characters of text at a time
by Jason M. Breslow
Twitter can at first seem like just another destination for people looking to ramble. But with the Web site's booming growth and new election page, it is becoming a window into what young, tech-savvy Americans think about the campaign.
Date to debate
by Rob Runyan
Whether or not Friday’s debate takes place, the stretch run to the election is primed for a series of must-see TV events. But the strategy behind the scheduling of this mini-series raises questions.
With new president comes new fears, preparations for attack on American soil
by Sara Sargent
When our next president takes office in January, should issues of homeland security and a possible domestic terrorist attack top his list of priorities? A panel of Washington security experts certainly thinks so.
Presidential candidates offer little change to privacy protection
by Benjamin Miraski
Is this "1984?" The government is collecting personal information to help fight terrorism, but critics say it has gone too far. The major candidates have offered little hope in calming growing privacy concerns.
Voice experts listen for debate clues
by Kevin Janowiak
Voice experts used software to check for stress and possible deception during the final presidential debate.
Pour House patrons praise Obama in final debate
by Kathryn Lindsay Dobies
Obama supporters packed into the Pour House, a Capitol Hill bar, to offer up praise for their candidate after the final debate on Wednesday.
Northern Va. voters unmoved by final presidential debate
by Whitney Jackson
Did McCain or Obama win the final presidential debate? Voters still straddling the fence in the critical swing state said the candidates’ final face-off left them hanging.
Debate brings together college Democrats and Republicans, briefly
by Jason M. Breslow
College Democrats and Republicans joined together at American University on Wednesday to watch the third and final presidential debate, on separate sides of the room of course.
Final Face-Off
by Rob Runyan
Young voices sound off on the most memorable moments of the presidential debate. A dozen young people watching the debate around the Washington D.C. area are featured.
Candidates walk tight line on poverty
by Kathryn Lindsay Dobies
In times of economic crisis, people living in poverty are perhaps the most vulnerable. But the presidential candidates seem fixatedon middle class issues - perhaps because that's where they know they can get the most votes. But are the nation's neediest being ignored?
Voters with disabilities have special electoral voice
by Britt McHenry
If elected, Sarah Palin is promising America to be a friend and advocate to people with special needs. But what kind of friendship does that entail and how will a constituency of almost 35 million people impact the polls?
Presidential picks: The moment you knew
by A. Seraphina Lin
As election day draws near, voters reflect on the moments that determined their vote for president.
McCain, Obama plan booster shot for health information technology
by Kevin Janowiak
Doctors should ditch paper for computers, said health advisors for Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain at a panel discussion Tuesday. But how to push the industry along is up for debate.
Swinging states one door at a time
by Jason M. Breslow
With Election Day just a week away, the campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain are focusing on "get out the vote" efforts, particularly in swing states like Virginia.
Student activist group vows to avoid radical past
by Jason M. Breslow
Students for a Democratic Society has reemerged on more than 100 college campuses after disbanding more than a generation ago.
