Obama’s the New Star For the Younger Crowds

What’s hotter in the world of American politics than a first woman running to be a commander in chief or the first African American man to sit in the Oval Office?

The fierce competition between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama has become more intense as Obama increasingly mesmerizes numerous voters which awards him the position of the current leading nominee. Strikingly, Obama succesfully garnered supporters of ages 17 to 24, the group of citizens who falls under the category of the most politically apathetic, to vote in the Democratic primaries. 

How does he appeal amongst youth? One might guess it is his young appearance and energy, his alluring eloquence, or possibly his liberal political ideology that magnetizes the youth. Obama uses his presidential campaign as a medium to engage young people in the Democratic battle by employing adolescents and eligible young voters to volunteer for his campaign. Also by the exposure of his campaign day by day, young people automatically familiarize themselves with his campaign and his standing on key national issues. Therefore, this contributes as one of the factors of Obama’s popularity amongst youth.  

An endorsement from Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) is also a big achievement for Obama, followed by successful gains on Super Tuesday and Potomac Primary sweep.  

It seems that a substantial proportion of the polarized Democrats is ready for a change.  Well, just like Obama’s campaign theme says. “I feel change in the air. What about you?”. It is time for change.