There is an editorial in The Seattle Times discussing the politics of the 18-25 year olds in this country. The majority of the opinion piece is recitation of the regular talking points of how younger people are leaning Democrat. The columnist, Joni Balter, cites Pew research data that 48% of 18-25 year olds identify more with Democrats, while only 35% identify with Republicans. It is pretty much a the-youth-vote-will-save-the-Democrat-Party piece.
She does say though that "the trend isn't foolproof." College Republicans have huge membership lists, especially in place you don't think so. The CRs are one of the largest student groups at the University of Iowa, and even at UC Berkley, where last I heard it was number two. College Republicans provide an excellent opportunity for college students to get involved in politics. The Teenage Republicans are another group that aims at high school students.
The importance of reaching out to youth cannot be overstated. It may sound kind of hokey, but they are the future of the party. I've seen the energy that young people can bring campaigns and local Republican groups. We need to make sure we are encouraging them to do so.
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