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WI_DEM

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Wed Nov 7, 2012, 03:45 PM Nov 2012

Despite predictions otherwise--the youth turnout (18-29) was higher in 2012 than in 2008

What's more, despite all the predictions that youth turnout would be down, voters 18-29 made up 19% of last night's voting population -- up from 18% four years ago -- and President Obama took 60% from that group."

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/11/07/obamas_demographic_edge.html
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