The recent elections have brought the concept of a  “teachable moment” beyond classroom walls and straight into living rooms across the nation. More than ever, press coverage has focused on the kids, whose excitement and emotional attachment to the race have transformed politics from the dry stuff of their elders to something personal, vital and real. This clip from MSNBC represents a scene that’s likely playing out in thousands of high schools across the country.

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