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Young New Orleanians inspired by Obama

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Some analysts say young voters may have been the key to Barack Obama's presidential victory. According to CIRCLE, a non-partisan organization promoting research on the political engagement of Americans aged 15 to 25, young voters preferred Obama over McCain by 68 percent to 30 percent. But President Obama has inspired even those youths not old enough to vote. Eve Abramsbrings up this story.

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Eve Abrams first fell in love with stories listening to her grandmother tell them; it’s been an addiction ever since.

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