Forrester Supports Tennessean For National Young Democrats Prez

By Kleinheider Posted on June 13, 2009 at 1:50 pm

In an email blast, the head of the Tennessee Democratic Party Chip Forrester asks Tennessee Democrats to support native Tennessean Chris Anderson for the post of President of Young Democrats of America.

In 2007, Anderson was elected as part of the first ever openly gay leadership team to steer the organization. Anderson is running against a woman named Crystal Strait for the post of President.

From Forrester’s letter.

Chris is a long-time friend of mine and, I’m sure, many of you as well. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President of the Young Democrats of America (YDA), and he is running in a very competitive race for National President.

The YDA is the official youth arm of the Democratic Party. It is a national organization that engages and mobilizes young Democrats.

The 2008 election was unprecedented for many reasons. But, young voters told one of the most surprising stories. From the Iowa caucuses to November 4th, young voters defied the skeptics and participated in record numbers. Their voice was heard, and they are a key reason why Barack Obama is in the White House.

As President of the YDA, Chris will build on the historic 2008 campaign. With his help, we can establish a generation that will lead our party and our country into the future.

Chris has been working since high school to elect Democrats in Tennessee. He is a former president of the Tennessee Young Democrats and has served us well on the YDA National Committee since 2001.

I am writing to you today to ask that you make a modest contribution of at least $10 to help Chris achieve his goal.

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