Parties battle voter apathy

Republicans, Democrats push to register voters

Published: Sep 23 2012 07:16:52 AM EDT Updated On: Sep 23 2012 10:49:27 AM EDT

Democrats and Republicans face a big challenge heading in to November: voter apathy. Both parties are pushing hard to get out the vote.

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