Most Important Factor in 2012

[Firesidechat]

We have got to do one major thing in this election to guarantee victory. In my mind, this is the most important aspect of the
2012 Election.

If you look at this CNN 2008 post election poll you'll see exactly what I"m talking about.

It may sound desparate to say this, but unfortunately it may be true.

WE SIMPLY CANNOT COUNT ON THE OVER 30 VOTE IN THIS ELECTION.

If these CNN polls are accurate, then if we have slipped much more than a point or two with over 30 voters, it spells bad news.
I think we can absorb a little desertion with older voters but not too much. The main thing is that we have absolutely got to get the
youth vote out in extraordinary numbers just like last time.

I don't see enough from the DNC towards targeting these voters, there is no doubt that as far as age groups, these are our best voters
by a long shot. We have got to somehow reenergize these voters to vote in massive numbers.



[link:http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/president/|

[oldhippydude]

1. welcome aboard...

the old don't trust anyone over 30 meme... been there done that, keep in mind it's cnn.. also just so you know there are a lot of old farts for Obama... I'm 65, will be 66 when i vote..

keep your eye on Nate Silver and a number of polls.... and again welcome!!!

[orpupilofnature57]

3. I'm 55 and have never voted for a republican for president

Theres tons of under thirty RePukers.

[Firesidechat]

4. More Democrats by Far

But many more Democrats by far in the 18-29 voting block.

[Firesidechat]

2. Sounds like Lyrics from a song

Thank you.

I know it sounds so cliche, but the cold hard reality is that old farts voted for McCain.

Like I said, we can absorb some desertion, but to be safe, we need youngsters to vote like crazy.

I don't want to argue the accuracy of any polls, but I think it's safe to say, young voters are our best voters
regardless of the accuracy of this one poll.

[oldhippydude]

5. enjoy talking to the millenials... your right i encourage all young people to vote..

theres enough work to do...lets all knock on the doors and make calls

[Firesidechat]

6. Agreed

And as far as making inroads into the over 30 vote.

Well, just get the right olf fogeys to the polls.

[orpupilofnature57]

7. Listen Scooter , Young voters need to

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Connect with old farts and the true youth of this country ,the under twelve set. Young twerps vote Republican too it's just not as cool, hence polls don't tell shit, elections do.Your right to call you peers from the video games to the ballot booths,Scooter. And Welcome to DU, an Old oiled machine .