A Million Words
A picture says a million words:
In 2005 Rock the Vote recognized two Senators with our Millennial Award at our annual awards gala for their for their work at that time on issues that young voters care about: John McCain and Barack Obama.
Last night, Senator Barack Obama clinched enough delegates to become the nominee for the Democratic party and joins Senator John McCain in the general contest for the President of our country.
Young people began voting in record numbers in 2004 and again in 2006 and continued that trend--doubling, tripling and quadrupling their turnout in this primary season. Young Americans have propelled both candidates to major victories this election cycle and are poised to play a major role in picking our next president.
As a generation, we recognize the power we have to create real change, and we are prepared to use it. We are fighting for our country, involved in our communities, and voting. And this is just the beginning. We are committed to electing a new president in November who represents us – and who fights for us – and to ensuring he makes good on his promises after elected. Rock the Vote congratulates the nominees and calls on them to address our needs and our hopes for our country by living up to the values at the core of our democracy and addressing the issues that young people care about most.
Last night, Senator Barack Obama clinched enough delegates to become the nominee for the Democratic party and joins Senator John McCain in the general contest for the President of our country.
Young people began voting in record numbers in 2004 and again in 2006 and continued that trend--doubling, tripling and quadrupling their turnout in this primary season. Young Americans have propelled both candidates to major victories this election cycle and are poised to play a major role in picking our next president.
As a generation, we recognize the power we have to create real change, and we are prepared to use it. We are fighting for our country, involved in our communities, and voting. And this is just the beginning. We are committed to electing a new president in November who represents us – and who fights for us – and to ensuring he makes good on his promises after elected. Rock the Vote congratulates the nominees and calls on them to address our needs and our hopes for our country by living up to the values at the core of our democracy and addressing the issues that young people care about most.
Labels: 2008 election, Barack Obama, John McCain, young voters
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