Numerous editorialists claim Kennedy has lost touch with younger voters and is no longer a symbol of youthful vigor.
"The Kennedy campaign has been on our backs to get college students out and get them to vote for Kennedy," He said.
Carter said she fears that college voters, who like change, may vote for Romney without comparing the political records of the candidates.
"Perhaps college voters may be attracted to Romney because Romney is not Kennedy," she said. "But Romney doesn't have any sort of record."
Barry, who calls himself a "Kennedy supporter," said she feels Kennedy will have a difficult time appealing to undecided voters despite his successful legislative record.
"People have to look past his image as an alcoholic," she said. "Every time I see him speak he looks worse and worse, but I still think he's useful."
Seth D. Hanlon '98, who also attended the rally, said the rumors of Kennedy's political demise are greatly exaggerated.
"He seems just as active and just as powerful as he's been," Hanlon said. "I think he's a fine candidate and a good resource for Massachusetts, given that he has all of his seniority and experience.