Youth Vote re: 1972

[BonJoviJones]

I've seen people talking about how the youth vote may be a hidden source of strength for Kerry as they may not show up on polls (as they are not 'likely voters')

Does anybody think this view, while somewhat logical, is born out in history, specifically with regards to the 1972 election?

As a history recap, 1972 was the first election where 18+'s could vote.

Common sense said this would help McGovern. In the end though, Nixon only lost something like a handful of states.

Do you think the "youth vote" will have any difference in this election, given the history?

Is there anything special about this election that will galvanize the youth in a way that 1972, Nixon, The Draft, Vietnam, Drugs, etc could not?