Many Youth Eschew Voting

Jeremy Gerhardt, a sophomore at North Idaho College, said he often uses a quote commonly attributed to Pericles, a leader of ancient Greece, when attempting to get his colleagues at the college involved in the voting process. The quote, “just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you,” is one that Gerhardt, 20, and other students are hoping will make an impact on their peers. But the historical lack of youth involvement when it comes to voting and the political process makes it an uphill battle. “I don’t find a lot of young people that are interested in it (politics) in order to help their community,” said Reina Rodriguez, 18, president of the North Idaho College Young Republicans/ Keith Cousins , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here .

Question: Who was the first president that you voting for, when you reached voting age?