in my extended household are pretty excited about this election. The young females are primarily for Hillary; the males are either divided among the three candidates or undecided. Thank heavens, all will vote Dem in the GE. 
As denem points out, the youth vote seems to be getting more important, at least in Presidential elections. I hope that will be the case in 2016. But I wish that the enthusiasm would translate generally - among ALL age groups - to the off year and local elections as well. They are every bit as important in the long run.
IMO, these LONG lead-ups to elections actually discourage some voters. And with the constant fundraising that our totally dysfunctional system requires, it seems that some are no sooner elected than they have to begin fundraising for the next election instead of paying attention to the real business of helping our society. No wonder some become jaded with the whole process.
The system does need shaking up. But I believe that Hillary is more than up to the task. I REALLY REALLY want her to get that chance.
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