Harvard Institute of Politics Poll: only 27% of 18-29 year olds "definitely voting"

[WI_DEM]

Let's prove them wrong!

Young People Staying Home
A new Harvard Institute of Politics poll of America's 18-29 year-olds finds waning enthusiasm for participation in the midterm elections as less just 27% say they will definitely be voting in November, a drop of nine points from eleven months ago when 36% expected to vote.

A solid majority of young Americans, by a 53% to 42% margin, said they would prefer a Democrat-controlled Congress as an outcome of the November election.

http://politicalwire.com/

Maybe if we offered beer at the polls?

[Kdillard]

1. Geez well if you would prefer a Dem Congress you have got to get out and vote to make it happen.

I just don't understand the thought process. I hope they are wrong but still ugh.

[fugop]

2. On the plus side...

If that percentage holds up, that might not be too bad for midterms - at least according to this:

http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=25764

Looks like it was 25.5% in 2006. And 22.5% in 2004.

[AspenRose]

3. Did they poll land lines or cell phones?

Most people in that age bracket have cell phones.