Innovation in Politics

Young voters turn out during the 2008 Presidential election compared to previous elections in the United States. Technology enabled young voters learn more about political process and get involved.
Suzanna and Jennifer, in their article, talk about the increase in the number of young voters in 2008 Presidential election. The article casts light on how young voters were mobalized through technological means such as cell phones, and online networking cites to volunteer for political campaigns. Studies found a “ 4-5% increase since the previous election, and estimate that 52-53% of youth voted. Turnout in 2004 was estimated at 50%, 40% in 2000 and 37% in 1996.”
The best way to describe the success of young turn out is the fact that candidates used technology according to the choice of young voters by using facebook, myspace, cell phones, and youtube which are primarily used by young generation. Involving young voters through means they are familier with, made them excited and comfortable to vote, volunteer and express their opinion about political issues in the country.

Work Cited:
Soule, Suzanne. Youth Turnout in the 2008 Presidential Election: Data from the We the People Civic Education Alumni Network. New Orleans, 8 January 2008.Retreived on Februaray 21 from http://www.civiced.org/pdfs/research/SPSASouleFinal.pdf