Web Extra: Are young voters engaged in the political process?

ABOVE: As part of their special report on young voters in North Carolina, UNC-Chapel Hill students JulieAnn McKellog, Kate Hoolahan and Mike Lee speak with students about taking part in politics.

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May. 7, 2010

The Voter Update | Breaking Down N.C. Primary Results

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What accounted for just 14 percent turnout in North Carolina's primary and what do the results mean for the general election this fall? We speak with Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling to find out.

Plus, with the Tea Party making waves, another beverage-based movement is percolating on the political scene. We speak with Davis Hall to get the inside scoop on the Coffee Party USA.

And we hear a special report on youth voting from JulieAnn McKellog, Kate Hoolahan and Mike Lee from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism.