“IT BEGINS”, concludes the video launching Barack Obama’s re-election campaign, “with us.” That is, it begins with ordinary, hard-working, upstanding citizens getting together to speak out for what they believe in. And what is that, exactly? A woman in Arizona (Gladys, a caption helpfully informs us) talks vaguely about finding a job, owning a house and putting kids through college. Aside from these unobjectionable goals, however, there is no hint as to what Mr Obama stands for or how he intends to achieve it." (The Economist)
As many of you have already seen Obama has begun officially running for re-election. The interesting part is that his primary focus is on the young voter. With the over whelming majority of college students and young adults having voted for Obama last election it seems like a logical place for his campaign to start. This year however with the unpopularity of some of his actions as president, the margins will not be as high as last election. More people of my generation were left with a feeling of confusion in regards to his presidency. What has he changed for the better?
In a move to recapture his strongest demographic Obama will be hosting a Facebook town hall conference. Where people can post on the Facebook page questions for the president. But one has to wonder why is he putting so much time into the youth so early?
Some political researchers and analysts feel that if Obama doesn't win the youth he might not be able to win reelection. How is that for a interesting thought. Could the very fate of our nation fall on to the shoulder of our generation? With the amount of money and time spent trying to capture the youth vote it might just be true.
With that fact made clear, will our generation help shape our nation come 2012 or will they let the direction of our nation be decided without us?
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