One candidate hoping to ride that wave is Todd Young, the Republican challenger in Indiana's 9th congressional district.

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In Indiana, Baron Hill was ousted from the 9th District by Todd Young, a veteran and lawyer who has been endorsed by Mitt Romney.

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But Tim Todd - chief executive of Young Devon, a charity that challenges negative stereotypes of young people - said people had to be careful not to instantly believe all youngsters were troublemakers.

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Light-middleweight Hope, 27, has followed their trail, taking another young Welsh boxer - Swansea light-welterweight James Todd - along with him.

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In the video, a young gentleman, Edward Baxter, opens his door and is greeted by a school mate named Todd.

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