it a good thing to want to creat this engagement but the people are truely looking for a leader, someone and some purpose to follow them . that is why the young don’t get involed . so lets take back our government back from the dam people tat stole it.

Good for the young people. They are the future of our country and world. We’ve stated for many years that young people are never enganged in our country or government. Now when they are active (as we asked them to be) and they voted against the establishment, we label as too naive to know any better. Guess what, didn’t we teach them? If they are so called, Naive, then it is OUR fault for letting them be naive.

Keep up the good work and bring in as many young people as you can. My child’s (age 9) future is also in your hands.

people are apathetic because of the lack of sincerity shown by most politicians. there is no trust. i personally think that instant run off voting would force politicians to walk the talk because it would enable a wider flow of ideas and voices and force politicians to keep their word.

most voters choose least worst candidates (not me, go RALPH!) and those who don’t vote don’t do it for this reason.

also, i think that debates need to be objective and NOT privately run. the stifling of voices in this country fails us as a “democracy”. if debates were broadcasted on a government tv channel and ONLY on government tv, there would be mandated equality for candidates who reach a certain percentage.

what do you think about instant runoff voting and public funded debates.

Obama’s personal pastor did more than anyone else to take the glow off his campaign by dismissing the Illinois senator as just “a politician.”

“He goes out as a politician and says what he has to say as a politician,” Wright said in his interview Friday night with PBS journalist Bill Moyers. “I continue to be a pastor who speaks to the people of God about the things of God.”

Very Positive.

I love the idea! But how, when all the “Rock the Vote” campaigns, high-school Government classes, and polititian attempts to connect have failed? What makes your plan different? Why will your plan succeed?

Personally, I don’t think people who either uninterested in, or capable of absorbing, a college education should even be allowed to vote, let alone encouraged to do so. What is it about ignorance that qualifies such people to form a reasoned opinion about the issues and candidates? Further, the young and ignorant seem perfectly content to vote for anyone who will promise them “free” things from government, either ignorant of, or indifferent to, the fact that someone is going to get stuck paying for their freebies.

As far as I’m concerned, no one should be allowed to vote who doesn’t bear the cost of what they’re voting for–voting for someone else to buy you stuff is just theft, and childish as well.

What a Wonderful Initiative!

[...] The Associated Press wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt [...]

This is wonderful! Or as we non-college grads say, “this is the business!’ 51% huh? That’s a lot. Looks like the Rockefellers know how to spot an opportunity. If anyone from that firm reads this please reach out to us here in Los Angeles. Most of my friends are disinterested with college but want change in their civics. Link up with the Los Angeles Urban League.

Hey - Just a thought…I wanted to open up the conversation to see what you think about young people and voting? Do you think the relationship is indifferent? Idealistic?

As a 49 year old Dem-leaning white women who has been registered independent for ~last 10 years and voted in every election since I reached the age to vote, I am very proud of young voters and new and returning voters of all ages for becoming politically-informed and politically-influential and a force to be reckoned with. Its hypocrtical for others who criticized them as apathetic and uninvolved to now rebuff their involvement and dismiss them as naive. Its the “government of the people, by the people and for the people” not just the the older people.

The news media is reporting that young voters are ‘unreliable’. They use this in context to record number of young voters that Obama is attracting. Is there any truth to the notion that super delegates should not give any ‘weight’ to the youth vote because they might ‘play video games’ instead of voting in November?
I am suspicious that this was thrown out there, like a kitchen sink, and the media swallowed it?. What are the facts about the commitment of young voters?
If they are turning out in numbers for a primary, why would they stay home in a more crucial gerneral election? The future belongs to them, would they not be more motivated to give their voice in November?

Generation Engage is not a “Rock the Vote” organization. It focuses on civic engagement throughout the year, and during non election years also. It is important to understand that voting is a by-product of civic engagement, and it certainly isnt the only way to be civically engaged. Check out the website for more information. I personally know the Generation Engage outreach coordinator working out of Raleigh, NC, and he is awesome! His outreach efforts and inviting personality have made me really excited about the organization and what they are trying to acheive!

THIS IS WHY OBAMA WILL WIN!

The MSM and pundits are underestimating the young voters as well as 1st time voters.

They cannot figure the %’s at all.

That is why the polls are always 4-5% off.

BO will win in NOVEMBER and he will win TODAY

I think this is a good program for teens and young adults who dont goto college. People need to know politics and understand our goverment, we live in an age of ignorance and self consumption of money. People need to learn how to work together to make a better way. I beileve that Generation Engage is a good start.

I think that teens that don’t go to college need to be able to find and learn information about politics and our government. We live in an age of ignorance and self-consumption of money. We need to learn to work together to make a better way. I believe that Generation Engage is a good start.

If young people are going to put more time into playing video games watching videos or going to clubs I would prefer for them not to vote you only hurt the process. I am 26 and I recently graduated from Appalachian State with a BS in political science so I take it upon myself to explain things to those in my community. I am a political junkie however, I have two kids and I know what happens in government affects them and myself. On the other hand I can not get one of my friends from the rural county, I now live in, to vote. I can not make them understand the importance of voting. The only thing I can do is tell them I am not going to listen when they complain about gas prices, crime (our area has one of the highest crime rates per capita in the state of NC), potholes, etc. I can’t make them understand how their vote relates to these issues. It actually goes back to their education in high school. The education provided here is horrible. I also believe the young people who are exercising their right to vote are voting either based on their parents party affiliation or a set of idealistic dreams. Obamas talk of change and hope is warm and fuzzy but I am not looking for warm and fuzzy I am looking for someone with real policy! Young people wake up just because he is closer to our age does not mean he relates to you, just because he shares your skin tones does not mean he relates to you, and just because he said, ‘I am going to make changes.” does not mean he can. How will he make the changes? I do not know of any groups we have locally that support young people voting and being involved in politics, but I encourage those around me to be engaged, learn about the candidates, watch a little news, because these candidates will make decisions that will affect your future. I want to know how McCain, Hillary, and Obama plan to provide health care or make it more feasible for me to get health care for my children and myself. I want to know how they are going to work with Congress and other government agencies to help me get back and forth to work with out spending one paycheck a month on gas. Young people should be interested in knowing what each candidate proposes to do for the economy and education. Currently student loans and grants are being decreased. Even with a college education jobs are scarce and companies want only those with five years experience or more. Budget cuts are effecting government hiring. The number of students graduating with teaching degrees is on the rise but there is no money to pay them. Young people should want to know if these candidates are going to propose a change for them. The housing crisis will affect young people, you can not live on campus or with mommy and daddy forever! Lastly, I want young people to understand those running for president will not have the final decision in everything, contrary to popular belief. So change is good, but the ability to work with other areas of government, Congress, and corporations is vital to the change. We must look at and evaluate who is most qualified to do that.

ithink what your doing is an awesome way to get youngins to vote. And even if they don’t want to vote for either party, i think that by more people voicing whjat they want, our country will have a better understanding of what this country needs. keep it up.