Who is the Future of the Democratic Party?

In 2003 hardly anyone outside of Illinois knew a state senator named Barack Obama.

Five years later he is the nominee for President of the Democratic Party.

What this shows is that there clearly is talent all over the United States (while I'm not saying there is an Obama in every state). The question simply is if they can make it out of the political wilderness into the limelight.

What I'm wondering is who comes after Obama? Who is the future of the Democratic Party? Now, this is not necessarily about who might become a future president but rather who has the ability to work hard and inspire people and make it into a leadership position in the future. Whether that is as governor, in the U.S. Senate or any other leadership position.

So, here's my question to you: who is the future of the Democratic Party? Which young person (younger than Obama who was born in 1961), male or female, white, African-American, Asian-American or Hispanic, straight or gay, inspires you? Now, that person may have already made it to Congress, or have been elected to statewide office. But it's just as likely that person is in the state legislature, the state cabinet or an elected official at the local level (mayor or county commissioner) or currently running for an office.

Which young Democrat in your state inspires you and whom do you wish/hope to rise and aim higher? And please provide year of birth and a bio link to that person if you can.

Cross posted from My Silver State.



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Re: Who is the Future of the Democratic Party? (2.00 / 2)

This guy.


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by Massadonious on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 03:27:32 PM EST

For the record... (none / 0)

I don't live in Ohio, but he inspires me to no end.


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by Massadonious on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 03:28:34 PM EST
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Re: For the record... (none / 0)

anyone in your state that we should know about?


by Sven at My Silver State on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 03:33:26 PM EST
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Re: For the record... (none / 0)

Well, I live in California right now, and for the longest time, I lived in a solidly Republican district. I recently moved to San Diego, which is CA's 53rd district, represented by Susan Davis, but I haven't had the time to get to know her or her policies.

As of Friday, I'm going to be moving to Texas, (and to Ron Paul's district), so maybe I can be inspired by someone there in time.

For now, Tim Ryan will have to do.


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by Massadonious on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 03:40:52 PM EST
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Actually she's in a bit of hot water with her constituents right now. She didn't reflect the will of her district and the gay men and women that make up most of it are PISSED. There is some word that she may have a challenger in '10.


by Iceblinkjm on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 04:24:33 PM EST
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Yes! (none / 0)

I have never seen him speak! WOW! Kick some ass!

"No I will Not Yield".


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by kevin22262 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 09:33:13 PM EST
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Re: Who is the Future of the Democratic Party? (2.00 / 1)

Chelsea Clinton :)


by Chelsea in 2020 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 03:38:52 PM EST

Re: Who is the Future of the Democratic Party? (none / 0)

2020 would be WAY too soon...

Lets see if she runs for office first.


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by yitbos96bb on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 03:43:26 PM EST
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schweitzer


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by yitbos96bb on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 03:44:38 PM EST

That 27 year old latino guy from NV. (2.00 / 2)


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by masslib1 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 04:13:18 PM EST

Re: That 27 year old latino guy from NV. (none / 0)

you mean Ruben Kihuen?


by Sven at My Silver State on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 04:24:00 PM EST
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Correct. I love that kid. (2.00 / 2)


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by masslib1 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 05:20:16 PM EST
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Re: Who is the Future of the Democratic Party? (none / 0)

All of us.  Change happens from the bottom-up and not from the top-down.


by Brad G on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 06:09:02 PM EST

ME (none / 0)

I am the future! It is all about ME! Right?


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by kevin22262 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 09:24:15 PM EST


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