Imagine that you are a speechwriter for either John McCain or Barack Obama, and your next campaign pitch is aimed at voters 18-24. Look through the paper and jot down issues that are of particular importance to today’s young adults. Next, craft a speech that outlines how you plan to address these concerns in the next four years. Share your speech with peers. Then, as a class, discuss whether or not you believe politicians are in touch with today’s young people. Do they need to be in order to win an election? Explain.