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// What drives young voters to the polls? And how is each presidential candidate looking to harness their energy? I asked Judy Woodruff that question in this week's Political Checklist. Judy has a piece on the NewsHour Wednesday night…

Students at Ohio State University cast their votes at a campus polling place November 4, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images. Other than their age and their massive numbers, what's different about what voters under 30 are…

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Romney Fights to Keep Ohio Competitive

Supporters of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan greet the Republican nominees at Ohio's Dayton International Airport on Tuesday. Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images. No Republican has won the White House without winning Ohio, but it appears increasingly likely that Mitt…