What's the Matter With Kids Today?

Of all the navel gazing done concerning the 2010 election returns, one thing stands out to me: only 11% of people aged 18-29 voted. That compares to 18% when Barack Obama was elected just two years ago.

Yes, midterms always draw fewer voters.

Except, not always.

This off-year election, the number of voters over the age of 65 actually increased, from 16% to 23%. And as CNN's exit polls prove, the older, richer and whiter a voter, the far more likely he is to vote Republican.

If the Democrats want to retain the White House in 2012, they better figure out a way to convince young people to vote--starting now.