YOUNG VOTER REVOLUTION IN IOWA

from YDA's blog:

Washington, DC – Young voters proved to be the decisive demographic in tonight’s Iowa caucuses, turning out in record numbers and demonstrating overwhelming enthusiasm for Democratic candidates.
“The Young Voter Revolution continued in Iowa tonight, with young voters again showing they will turn out when targeted,” said Alexandra Acker, Executive Director of the Young Democrats of America. “Young voters were the margin of victory for Barack Obama tonight and they will by the margin of victory to propel our Democratic nominee to victory in November.
In 2004, young people turned out in record numbers and turned out for Democrats, as they only age group to support the Democratic ticket. Tonight, young voters proved they are track to repeat and increase those margins in 2008.
According to early reports, young voters comprised at least 20% of all caucus goers and supported Barack Obama by 57%. In 2004, according to independent, non-partisan analysis from CIRCLE, young voters comprised 17% of all caucus goers and supported John Kerry with 35%.
“Young voters are motivated and excited to elect a Democrat to the White House,” said David Hardt, President of the Young Democrats of America. “The Iowa caucus returns demonstrate that Young Democrats and Americans are ready for change. In 2008, young voters will propel Democrats to victory up and down the ballot.”
“With all eyes on Iowa, young voters delivered for Democrats,” said Alec Schierenbeck, President of the College & Young Democrats of Iowa. “And young voters will turn Iowa blue in November.”