Key Demographics ‘Lock-in’ at Spelman to Watch the 2012 Presidential Election Results
The Election Day “lock-in” brings together constituents from all of the Atlanta University Center institutions as well as surrounding communities to watch and give immediate reaction to the results of the 2012 Presidential race.
Three key demographics --young, African-American, and women voters will “lock-in” at Spelman College to watch the culmination of the 2012 presidential election. Hosted by the Office of Student Life and Engagement and the Spelman Student Government Association, appearances will be made by who’s who in entertainment, local and state government and other special guests. WHO: Political analysts have speculated that selection of the next president is contingent on gaining majority support from three key voting blocs – young, minority and women voters. While these groups voted in record numbers in 2008, will this hold true in 2012? Specifically: **In the 2008 election, 84% of 18 to 29-year-old registered voters cast ballots (Center for …
