Obama losing the youth vote 'because white students don't think he's cool anymore'

President Barack Obama famously won the 2008 election on a wave of support from America's youth.

But any hopes the 49-year-old had of keeping down with the kids appear to have faded - his support from young people is rapidly waning, a poll has found.

And for a man known for his 'jacket off' casual style the reason for this slump may be particularly hurtful - students are abandoning the President because they do not think he is cool anymore, it has been claimed.