Young Democrats Becoming Cynical About Barack’s “Change”?

Many young Democrats say they support Barack Obama because he represents “change.” Ask them what that means and they’ll explain they want something different from the past 8 years. They don’t mind that Obama’s new to Washington nor do they mind that he’s young. They say those are a plus. But his running mate selection doesn’t exactly signal change (since he’s a longtime Washington insider.) So, how do young voters feel about the Biden pick? So far, young Democrats I’ve talked seem satisfied. Pittsburgh political blogger and college student Matt Hoague tells me, “Today was the 1st day back to classes at Duquesne University and all young dems that I talked to were happy about this.” Why? They like his foreign policy experience, an area that has not been considered Obama’s strength. Back in April I met Matt a few weeks before the Pennsylvania primary. Hillary Clinton won the state but Matt and many of his friends were backing Barack. ... (link)