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JI7

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3. actually they picked Bush in 2000 but they picked Kerry in 2004

Reply to JI7 (Reply #2)

Mon Oct 8, 2012, 04:54 PM

Oct 2012

i think 2004 was the start of the younger voters starting to move in much higher numbers towards Dems. and of course Obama really helped to push it up.

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Romney Hates Kids!! Refuses to answer ?'s on 'Kids Pick the prez' special?? Obama answers, no prob [View all] trailmonkee Oct 2012 OP

Well, after "Big Bird-Gate," what else could he do? rocktivity Oct 2012 #1

the kids correctly picked the winner in 5 of the last 6 elections JI7 Oct 2012 #2

actually they picked Bush in 2000 but they picked Kerry in 2004 JI7 Oct 2012 #3

If there's no immediate, tangible benefit to his campaign, Prince Mitt wants nothing to do with it. Buns_of_Fire Oct 2012 #4

but their parents vote and parents often vote based on who they see best for their kids JI7 Oct 2012 #5

Exactly. But I don't think MitTwit can see things more than one step ahead. Buns_of_Fire Oct 2012 #6

Well, of course. Kids have no money and don't vote. Move along. 47%. mnhtnbb Oct 2012 #7

K&R HopeHoops Oct 2012 #8

is this part of the campaign to make us think Mitt is a warm and fuzzy guy? renate Oct 2012 #9

Not much of a surprise ... surrealAmerican Oct 2012 #10

. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #11