PBS NewsHour

Young Voters Played Critical Role in Obama Re-Election

Clip: Season 2012 | 5m 53s

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.

Aired: 11/26/12 | Rating: NR

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