Ryan comes from a long line of Alaska Democrats. As far back as his grandmother, who advocated for herself and other First Alaskans in the North Slope, his family has fought to improve the lives of Alaskans across the vast state. When he first learned of Barack's plan for America, Ryan felt a connection to his family's work in Alaska.
I appreciate his character and vision and what I see that he can do for this country. We've seen it already, not only in the course he's set nationally but internationally -- like we saw in the Berlin speech. I think young people are gravitating to him because he'll say "This is an issue, this is the way we can solve it. Let's come together to solve it." That really appealed to me.
When asked about how involved youth are with politics, he's quick to dispel the myth that youth are apathetic. In fact, he says that it's quite the opposite now.
A lot of people, pundits, and older professors will spend months talking about how strange it is, but I don't think it's as strange. This new millennial generation has a different dynamic. We grew up in a world where we've always had computers and the internet. We don't turn to the mainstream media for our news. We seek out our own news. If we want to find information, we can do that; if we want to start a national group, we can do that. A lot of people in this generation don't like to be tagged as apathetic, and using the tools of this new generation we can show that we're going to be decision markers and part of the process.
Ryan can think of a few issues that he thinks young people can begin to address. He's interested in mass transit solutions to help with energy costs and the climate crisis. He's also concerned about college affordability.
I have to spend most of my money on tuition, and I come from the mindset that the country should invest as much as it can in its people through education. And that's what creates a good economy -- having a well educated and well rounded workforce.
Ryan belives we have to look to the future. According to him, "It's not just about me, it's about people less fortunate than me and the people that will come after me." He knows that solving tomorrow's problems require strong action today and that Barack Obama's campaign is a great place to start. You can join in the effort. Sign up to volunteer today.
With five days to go until the start of the Democratic National Convention, excitement is building in Denver and across America. Soon, delegates from all fifty states will convene in the Mile High City to cast their ballots for Barack Obama and witness his acceptance of the Democratic Party's nomination for president of the United States. Thursday, August 28th will be the biggest night of the campaign so far. Even if you can’t be in Denver, you can be a part of this historic convention by attending a Convention Watch Party in your area.
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