From ServeNext:

As young voter turnout - unseen since 1968 - continues to play an important role in the complex plot that is Election ‘08, New Hampshire Primary winners U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) join Iowa Caucus winners Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR) and U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as the four candidates (arguably) best poised to not only secure their party’s nomination and become the next President of the United States, but also expand National Service before the end of their first term.

• Senator McCain introduced legislation after 9/11 to expand AmeriCorps from 70k to 250k members.  He often speaks to the importance of National Service on the campaign trail as part of his stump speech, though he has yet to clearly outline a comprehensive plan.
• Senator Clinton announced at Plymouth State University her support for increasing Eli Segal Education Award from $4,725 to $10,000 for each year of National Service, expanding AmeriCorps by 100k members, and making it easier for military veterans to serve upon their return from active duty overseas. 
• Governor Huckabee has pledged to expand AmeriCorps to 170k members by the end of his first term as President.  He is also a big supporter of arts in the schools, suggesting that the Music National Service initiative might prove to be one of the bold, new ideas for his campaign embrace. 
• Senator Obama is the only one of the four winners yet to release a comprehensive plan or give a major policy address on National Service, which he gave before the Iowa Caucus.  He calls for doubling the Peace Corps and expanding AmeriCorps to 250k members.   

One thing is for certain… young people are voting and candidates will need to respond if they want to stay competitive.  Those who have proven themselves in these early nominating contests - on both sides of the aisle - have embraced National Service.  Who will step up their campaign platforms on the issue and who else will be the next to come on board as a way to unite the 18-29 year old demographic?    

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