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Young Americans Stand with President Obama in Maryland By Laila on November28, 2011

Over the last few months, we’ve been hearing from Washington that students are nolongerinterested in politics, and that manyof them have grown apathetic. Across the countrywe’vebeen making personal calls, holding 1-on-1 meetings, talking toour neighbours, andwe’ve allfound one thing: young people definitely still care.

Here in Maryland it’s no different. Students across the state decided to meet up last week totalkabout the President’s accomplishments, and how toorganize on behalf of the reelectioncampaign.Take a look at just a few of the meetings that took place....

Morgan State

“Here atMorgan, wehad an intimate discussion session with DelegateMaryWashington, whereshetalked about the importanceofstudent organizing in 2008, andhow to move forward.”-Dorian B. Campus Organizer

Hood College

“Ourmeeting last nightbrought together somany active students! I can’t believethateven afterthe meeting was over, I was still receiving text messages from fellow studentswith more ideas!”-Zeppa K. Campus Organizer

Loyola University

“A good group ofus gottogether to discuss how Loyola students were going to getPresident Obama reelected, as well as the American Jobs Act and what the Presidentisdoing to put us back on track.”-Zach R. Campus Organizer

Universityof Maryland- College Park

“The‘Terps’ banded togetherlast night, where we decided how we were going to setup our group to reelect thePresident, as well began planning fun community outreachevents forthe season.” -Scott T. Campus Organizer

Well, there you have it! If you happen to be a young American wanting tolearnmore, or getinvolved in the campaign, be sure to check this page out. If not,then we’ve got you covered. Clickhere for all the latest news, as well as take a look at President Obama’s accomplishments!