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PBS NewsHour | Young Voters Played Critical Role in Obama Re-Election | PBS

Duration: 05:54
Program: PBS NewsHour #10505
Broadcast Date: Nov. 26, 2012

A new study shows that despite a dip in support since the last election, young voters were crucial in helping propel President Barack Obama to re-election. Ray Suarez talks to Michael Dimock of the Pew Research Center about who makes up the so-called "youth vote" and what factors played into that demographic's election choices.

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Post Date: November 26, 2012