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The 84 percent who don't vote are a prized constituency, often pitched to in larger proportion than their voting power may warrant.
But there are notable exceptions.
Clearly, candidates are eager to court youth voters, and even more important, eager to appear popular with a younger crowd. Candidates who have young and vigorous supporters may appear young and vigorous themselves.
Ballot-casters like Montaine and Dawes are important in New Hampshire because in primary states where two candidates vie for the support of the state party organization, new electors can cast the deciding votes.
Campaigns are using the internet to make their pitches. McCain has his own "McCain U" site, www.mccaininteractive.com. Students can join McCain groups at their own colleges and receive e-mail messages tailored to their concerns. Texas Gov. George W. Bush's campaign employs staffers full-time to recruit younger voters...