Will young American voters be as enthusiastic about President Obama 's re-election as they were about his candidacy four years ago , when 66 % of 18- to 29-year-olds favored him over John McCain ? Alexander Heffner : Obama on college tour addressed student loans to recapture youth vote . Heffner says Obama needs to go beyond loans and help young people get jobs . Score: 6 Young voters will be crucial to Obama 's chances at re-election , Heffner writes .
Alexander Heffner : Obama on college tour addressed student loans to recapture youth vote . Heffner says Obama needs to go beyond loans and help young people get jobs . Score: 6 Young voters will be crucial to Obama 's chances at re-election , Heffner writes .