STATEMENT FROM NH YOUNG DEMOCRATS PRESIDENT ON END OF PRIMARY SEASON

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STATEMENT FROM NH YOUNG DEMOCRATS PRESIDENT ON END OF PRIMARY SEASON 

New Hampshire Young Democrats Unite Behind Presumptive Nominee Sen. Barack Obama  

Manchester, NH (June 4, 2008): The following is a statement from New Hampshire Young Democrats' President Garth Corriveau regarding Senator Barack Obama becoming the presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party: 

"After an incredible primary campaign, yesterday the Democratic Party and the United States made history. For the first time in the history of western democracies, a person of color has been elected as nominee for the highest political office in the land. Senator Barack Obama's message of change, and especially of hope, has inspired America's young people. He certainly has inspired me. Millions of first time voters have rallied to Sen. Obama's vision for America. Now that Sen. Obama is our presumptive nominee, it is time to unite as Young Democrats and restore hope to the American people and people around the globe."  

"As we congratulate Sen. Obama on his victory, we also celebrate the entire field of Democratic candidates. Sen. Hillary Clinton shattered countless glass ceilings over the course of this race. During her campaign she stood up for millions of Americans, including young people, and gave them a voice as she has done throughout her career. I firmly believe that as this particular chapter appears to be coming to a close for Sen. Clinton, she will continue to work tirelessly on our behalf and be a true leader for America." 

Corriveau continued, "Inspired by the Democratic candidates in the First-in-the-Nation Primary, New Hampshire Young Democrats were more excited and engaged than ever before. We made history last January when, for the first time in the Granite State, young voters represented a greater percentage of the electorate than seniors." 

"As Sen. Obama said in his speech on the night of the N.H. Primary, 'we are not as divided as our politics suggests.' It is now time for all of us Young Democrats to unite behind Sen. Obama and to focus on the general election. New Hampshire Young Democrats will be the driving force behind electing Democrats on November 4th."