Young voters: Will they turn out?

David Gilbert-Pederson
David Gilbert-Pederson, 17, is the youngest Democratic delegate in the country. He lives in Minneapolis and is an intern for the Obama campaign.
MPR Photo/Curtis Gilbert

The presidential campaign of Democrat Barack Obama is counting on a better turnout among young voters. Voters age 18-24 traditionally don't show up at the polls in as great numbers as their elders.

Midmorning asks if the enthusiasm of today's youth will translate to their actual votes, live from the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

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