The Influence Of Voting For President

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Voting for president is perhaps the most important event that takes places in America. Unfortunately, young people, such as college students are not as active in voting. There are many factors believed by others that the reason being is not having enough knowledge of the candidates, not understanding or watching debates, not knowing how to register to vote, or simply just believing that their vote does not count. Most college students are more active with using technology and are influenced by celebrities, music and fashion. So how do you get the attention of an undergraduate girl who loves attending concerts or keeping up to date with their favorite celebrity?
In the past there have been many celebrities who run a campaign to influence college

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