Students Elect to Campaign

Students Elect to Campaign
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By Stephen Pacer
Produced by Megan McGibney

Local students, energized by the presidential race, signed up as campaign volunteers - passing out fliers, making phone calls and flocking to rallies leading up to Super Tuesday.

Whether they're working for Sen. Barack Obama or Sen. Hillary Clinton, the political newcomers said they're driven by a desire for change - and a hope they can help shape the country's future.

"People want a renewed faith in politics," said Anna Durret, leader of Students for Hillary Clinton at Columbia University.

Check out the video below (running time 3:13).

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