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Support for Obama and Democrats Slips Among 'Millennial' Generation
Posted March 2nd, 2010 by Pathadler 
March 3, 2010
Support for Obama and Democrats Slips Among 'Millennial' Generation
One of the factors that fueled the resurgence of the Democrats in the 2006 midterms and particularly President Obama's 2008 campaign was the enthusiastic backing of the "Millennial" generation -- voters between 18 and 29 years old. But a Pew Research Center study says that the Democrats' advantage over Republicans with this group has dramatically shrunk from a 32-point margin in 2008 to 14 points.
These numbers include both those who identify with one of the two parties, and those who lean towards one or the other.
The figures come from an ongoing series of reports Pew is doing, based on data it and others collected from May 1990 to December 2009, comparing the Millennials to past generations, such as the Gen-Xers, Baby Boomers and Silent Generation (1928-1945). The reports cover not only political characteristics of the generations, but where they differ in religion, social mores, and use of media.
Clearly the support of Millennials is critical to winning the White House in 2012. It's important that we reach out to this demographic via social media and engaging programs to counteract the negative, inflammatory and very incorrect information being disseminated by the conservative right. The very future of these young voters depends on our actions.
Read the rest of the Politics Daily story here.
Kasich's miracle budget doesn't add up
By Gemma McLuckie
You'll be hearing a lot about Republican gubernatorial candidate John Kasich's call to eliminate Ohio's state government.
Upper Arlington Progressive Action thinks Kasich is a lot like the scientist featured in a Far Side cartoon a few years ago. He stands with a colleague, contemplating his blackboard, which he filled with mathematical formulas. He then points to his scribbles and explains, "A miracle happens here."
A vote for Kasich's cockeyed plan is a vote for "a miracle happens here." He says he has a formula, but refuses to share it
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Funnies
An analysis of Obama's Notre Dame speech
Posted May 18th, 2009 by gmcluckie
Time
Obama’s speech to Notre Dame: How to face critics
Lots of people are giving President Obama credit for simply showing up to speak at the Notre Dame commencement ceremony Sunday, May 17, 2009, despite protests concerning his views on abortions. What really mattered, according to Time magazine’s Amy Sullivan, is what the president said once the audience had taken its seat. Sullivan unpacked Obama’s speech.
Editorial: No room for racism in Upper Arlington
Posted April 24th, 2008 by gmcluckieFeelings are running high over Upper Arlington's new trash collection system. But there is no excuse for the racist harrassment of Inland Service Corp. employees.
