Christien Louviere

I voted yesterday for the first time since moving to Georgia.  It was a pleasant experience and I must say if every state was as efficient as this one, I don’t think there would ever be voter confusion. 

I watched the results early this morning as I dressed for work.  The power has shifted for sure in the House.  I’m not sure if they have called it yet in the Senate, but it looks like it’s headed that way.  However, I read yesterday’s Trendcentral report this morning.  The Intelligence Group asked 18-34 year olds what their take on the elections were.  The group was not trying to gauge the country but strictly this demographic.  I was quite curious to see how my peers discussed their views on politics, since we are usually portrayed as such an apathetic group. 

I was pleasantly surprised by some of the robust answers like Tom (24, Boston) and Alissa (20, Atlanta).  I was disappointed in the likes of Carrie (29, NYC) and Alan (25, Minneapolis).  I’m disappointed in answers such as these because they clearly point out what I discussed in my previous post; but they’re voting, so I’m happy about that.  Steve (28, Chicago) aggravates me not because of his answer, but of how valid his point about the portrayal of corruption is in both parties.  I would like to see people of our generation run to change this image.  I don’t hear much speak about it though.

Here is a copy of the article.