PBS NewsHour

In Swing States, Elusive Youth Voters are Jaded, Undecided

Clip: 09/26/2012 | 11m 42s

As Mitt Romney and President Obama hit the campaign trail, the candidates know that a high young voter turnout may be the key to winning or losing swing states. But with polls saying 40 percent of young people are disappointed with the political system, the candidates have their work cut out for them. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 09/26/12

Rating: NR

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