By: Sherrel Wheeler Stewart
Young black voters have the greatest sense of empowerment in the upcoming presidential election and the greatest appreciation of its historical significance, according to survey results released Tuesday by Rock the Vote.
The poll also showed that Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama is the first choice of young people because they are attracted to his campaign theme of change. But his GOP rival, Sen. John McCain, holds the advantage on experience and has narrowed the gap on some other traits, the survey showed.
The results from the survey reflect the energy seen throughout the country among voters 18 to 29, said Stephanie Young, a spokeswoman for Rock the Vote.
“We’ve always had faith in young voters. They have energy and they want their voices to be heard,” Young told BlackAmericaWeb.com.
Rock the Vote Poll Underscores How Many Young Blacks Feel Empowered by Obama’s Run....
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