A question was just asked on CNN if voters seem more enthusiastic or energized than in previous election years. The simple answer is yes. But I was musing exactly why the voters are more energized and I realized that it’s more complicated than it appears.
Here are the top reasons I think people are more enthusiastic this Presidential cycle than in the past:
- Finally seeing an end to the Bush reign.
- Voters are excited to elect the first African-American President, Barack Obama. There’s a few key words being thrown around: momentus and historic.
- Second to electing an African-American as president is electing the first female Vice President. It’s definitely a factor especially considering that Sarah Palin’s running mate, John McCain, has one foot in the grave already. Which leads me to….
- Electing the oldest man to take the presidential office.
- Lastly, although my gut tells me it should be higher on the list, some voters are excited to elect AGAINST the first African-American president.
This combination of race, sex, and enthusiasm to change the current Presidents policy is making it the most exciting election year in U.S. history. I’m proud to be a part of it. Vote!
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