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Beyond Obama-mania: Will Young People Stay Involved Post-election?

by Robin Chen Delos , December 1, 2008

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Christopher Carter decided to give the democratic process and activism another chance with this month’s election. Obama’s win, he says, shows him that getting involved can make a difference.

Carter decided to give the democratic process and activism another chance with this month’s election. Obama’s win, he says, shows him that getting involved can make a difference.

“When we go all out and do everything we have to do, you can be successful in the system. I would say it inspired me,” Carter says. “People have told me I should run for president when I get older. That’s a real possibility now.”

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