In 2008, the hard work of millions of Americans coming together from every walk of life led to an unprecedented result: Yes We Did.  YDA is ready to go to the next level, but just talking about it is not going to get it done.  Each and every one of us is going to have to work and fight to make it happen.  It must be an inclusive and team effort.

Yes We Can.    This organization must stand up for young people. We must empower local chapters and the next generation of leaders to tackle issues impacting cities and states across America. This is why I am asking you to support me as a candidate for Vice President of the Young Democrats of America.  We need strong leadership at this critical time in our nation’s history and we must seize the moment.  We must take action, grow our movement, and play a bigger role in the direction of our country.  We must have a stronger voice.  We must stand up on issues.

Too often in politics, the rhetoric does not match the results. I know Crystal Strait, Rod Snyder, and Renee Hartley will work for the changes we want to see in YDA. I am happy to be part of a team who believes in opening up the process so that new members and current members will have a larger role in the operation of our great organization.  We will only reach our true potential through a grassroots approach.

I am a Detroiter, a Teamster, and the Chair of the YDA Labor Caucus.   I am proud to be a part of the labor movement and the diverse and talented team of leaders in the YDA Labor Caucus.    I am proud to be a member of YDA. We, as Young Democrats, must champion social and economic justice, civil rights, and fight for a level playing field for every American without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

YDA is creating a standard for training and engaging young people in political activism, and we are on the cusp of securing a permanent place as leaders in the world of youth politics. We cannot stop now.  We have to keep working. By opening up the process, we will develop more leaders and bring new people into YDA.

My work in the labor movement and the Democratic Party has taught me that when passionate people get together to make a difference, it’s not only possible – it’s inevitable. If we do this right, embrace diversity, and support inclusion, we will develop YDA into an organization that ensures a lifetime of Democratic voters. Then we can truly say: Yes We Did.

I hope that you will consider supporting me and our team.  I encourage you to call, e-mail, and as you all know, you can contact me on Facebook anytime to share your ideas with me and discuss your vision for YDA. This is a campaign about forming a collective vision for YDA and where we want it to go.

Thank you,

William Isaac Robinson