Boston Launches Warner MeetUp
September 14, 2006 -- Last night, in downtown Boston, more than a dozen active Democrats convened the first Massachusetts Draft Mark Warner MeetUp. They discussed Governor Warner’s successful record in Virginia, shared ideas about how to promote Governor Warner’s candidacy among Massachusetts voters, and planned future events. The meeting was led by Jon Berkon and Jake Lambert, co-coordinators of Young Americans for Warner, the youth-arm of the Draft movement.
“The fact that Boston-area Warner supporters are gathering sixteen months before the first primary is an indication of the Governor’s strength here in the heart of New England,” said Lambert.
Added Berkon, “We’ve been surprised and encouraged by the heavy response to this MeetUp.”
The MeetUp included both veterans of prior Draft movements and political newcomers excited about Gov. Warner's ability to sell the progressive message in all 50 states. The meeting also spanned generations, with high school students, college students, grad students, and young professionals all represented.
The group plans on handing out flyers promoting Gov. Warner to primary voters next Tuesday, as part of its aggressive effort to introduce Massachusetts Democrats to Gov. Warner this fall.
The Draft Warner movement was born in the fall of 2004, when Virginia Democratic activist Eddie Ratliff—frustrated by two consecutive Democratic presidential candidates who targeted only one-third of the country—decided that his successful Governor, Mark Warner, was the one Democrat who could return his party to the White House. The Draft Warner movement has spread rapidly from its Virginia base and now has directors in more than 30 states, reflecting Gov. Warner's broad geographic appeal.
The Boston MeetUp group plans on meeting the second Tuesday of every month. More Massachusetts groups are expected to form in the next two months as well. For more information, please e-mail Jon Berkon (jon.berkon@yafw.com) or visit the MA for Warner web site (http://massachusettsforwarner.com/).
###
“The fact that Boston-area Warner supporters are gathering sixteen months before the first primary is an indication of the Governor’s strength here in the heart of New England,” said Lambert.
Added Berkon, “We’ve been surprised and encouraged by the heavy response to this MeetUp.”
The MeetUp included both veterans of prior Draft movements and political newcomers excited about Gov. Warner's ability to sell the progressive message in all 50 states. The meeting also spanned generations, with high school students, college students, grad students, and young professionals all represented.
The group plans on handing out flyers promoting Gov. Warner to primary voters next Tuesday, as part of its aggressive effort to introduce Massachusetts Democrats to Gov. Warner this fall.
The Draft Warner movement was born in the fall of 2004, when Virginia Democratic activist Eddie Ratliff—frustrated by two consecutive Democratic presidential candidates who targeted only one-third of the country—decided that his successful Governor, Mark Warner, was the one Democrat who could return his party to the White House. The Draft Warner movement has spread rapidly from its Virginia base and now has directors in more than 30 states, reflecting Gov. Warner's broad geographic appeal.
The Boston MeetUp group plans on meeting the second Tuesday of every month. More Massachusetts groups are expected to form in the next two months as well. For more information, please e-mail Jon Berkon (jon.berkon@yafw.com) or visit the MA for Warner web site (http://massachusettsforwarner.com/).
###
<< Home