2012 Election a Snoozer at College Campuses
Where'd all that Obamamania go?
What a difference four years can make.
In 2008, college campuses were filled with campaign posters and political rallies — and frenzy. Remember "Obamamania?" This year, it's difficult to find a college student who's truly excited about the presidential race.
"Politics has gone back to that thing you don't want to bring up," says Abraham Mulberry. He's a freshman at Elmhurst College in suburban Chicago who's trying to start a club for young Democrats.
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Of Course not, when your democratic prez is a liar, a cheat, and most importantly for the Colleginastas (I was a senior 4 years ago), Obama is a Fucking Bore.
A Big FUcking Bore. Just like Brian Griffin.