There are almost 300 million people in the United States and approximately 30 million of them are between the ages 0f 18 to 24. While about 64% of these young people are registered to vote, only about 42% of them actually cast a ballot, compared to the 70% of citizens 25 and older who did. However, young voters may have a larger impact on the 2004 election than previously believed. A recent poll conducted by MTV and the Peter D. Hart Research Associates revealed that 4 out of 10 18 to 24 year olds will “definitely vote” in the 2004...