Pre-Super Tuesday: About that youth vote from Arizona and Michigan

Here are some important facts, as we explore tomorrow's GOP primary results from Arizona and Michigan.

Per CIRCLE's data: "Michigan has an estimated 1,479,000 18-to-29 year-olds who are eligible to vote. In the 2008 general election, Michigan’s estimated youth voter turnout was 55.5%, similar to the state’s turnout in 2004 (54.5%), but much higher than the turnout in 1996 (41.72%)."

In an analysis in the International Business Times, John Talty observes a timely reality for Mitt Romney's campaign and inability to court the youth vote.

Romney Struggles to Energize Young Conservatives 

Romney wins at CPAC and in the Maine caucuses may give him a bit of momentum coming into the Arizona and Michigan primary elections on Tuesday, but he chronically appears to struggle at connecting with young people. While Democratic President Barack Obama engaged young people with unique means on his way to a convincing win over U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona in the 2008 presidential election, Romney has seemingly struggled with energizing the conservative base despite his front-runner status throughout the Republican primaries.

Wesley, I'll trust you tomorrow to report how the candidates fare with young voters in both states.