WE ARE NOT THE FUTURE OF THE PARTY...WE ARE THE PARTY! Excerpts from Chairman Daniello's letter to the YDM A Message from our Chairman Welcome to the online headquarters of the Young Democrats Movement. The YDM was founded by Helen Boyer and Tim McBride in 2006 to promote Democratic candidates and youth activity in the political process. The Young Democrats Movement stands for the Democratic Vision of honest and open government, economic growth and expansion, social justice and equality, health care for all Americans, a secure nation with international credibility, a wise and strong foreign policy, preserving our environment and natural resources, and a world class education system for all people. We will achieve this through increasing political awareness and action among the youth of America and helping to elect progressive Democratic candidates on a state and national level. JOIN THE MOVEMENT TODAY The Next Great American President: Senator Barack Obama Today, people all around the state of Iowa came out to caucus for someone, nobody thought could beat the political machine, Senator Barack Obama. Today, Iowans voted for change. They voted for a new direction in this country. Barack Obama's message of hope resounded with the ...