Where grads gravitate.

• Position: CITIES - Brief article

When The Wall Street Journal recently polled a panel of six experts on which American cities are likely to emerge as "youth magnets, once the recession ends, there was a tie for first place: Washington, D.C., and Seattle, Washington. Many recent college grads are flocking to Washington, D.C., hoping to land a job in the Obama administration or in fields like aerospace, defense contracting, and lobbying. They're also drawn to the capital because of its museums and live-music venues. Seattle is known for its rich cultural life and jobs in music, interactive media, and high tech-both Microsoft and Nintendo are based in nearby Redmond. New York City placed third...