12. The internet has dramatically impacted youth involvement in politics.
13. Nearly half of youth 18-29 claim they get political news over the Internet (âInternetâs Broader Roleâ)
14. Politicians are also using websites that young people frequent to advertise and get their message out YouTube Social Networking MySpace Facebook Yahoo! Google
15. Nearly 30% of all people from the age 18-29 claim they get involved in politics through social networking sites like Facebook (âInternetâs Broader Roleâ)
16. Clearly, the Internet has had a significant impact on political participation and involvement by youth voters But why does this matter?
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18. The days of American youth apathy in politics are over. The trend of an increase in youth participation in at its highest ever. The youth vote is now a critical part of the American electorate. Candidates must now court the youth vote seriously. The importance of the youth electorate is now greater than ever.
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