(VA) High school’s teen Democrats have hit the ground running

CHESAPEAKE — In the heart of Republican country, some high school students of a different political persuasion are making waves.

Not many high school students can claim to have the ear of Gov. Mark R. Warner. Few can host a dinner and actually draw the governor, local leaders and a slew of state senators and delegates. Even fewer would ask former presidential candidate John F. Kerry to attend.

The Oscar Smith High School Young Democrats, a relatively new club of about 15 students, have managed to book Warner as their guest speaker at a March 18 dinner.

“Gov. Warner is happy whenever he learns of young people getting engaged in civic activities and saw this as a great opportunity to offer some support and encouragement,” said Kevin Hall, the governor’s spokesman.

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The dinner, scheduled for 6:45 p.m. and complete with an ice sculpture of a donkey, is expected to draw both Republicans and Democrats. They’ve invited Kerry of Massachusetts, but his office has yet to respond to the invitation.

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Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake.

Never take no for an answer, gang. It just is a word that falls reflexively from the lips of some folks.

There is a lot to admire about them. A lot.

I think it's wonderful that Gov Warner agreed to do this.

:thumbsup:

since when is Sheriff Newhart a Republican?

it would be good politics if Kerry attended

It is essential that the Americans of High School age get involved in politics. They are the ones who recruiters are calling to sign up for the Iraq war and they are the ones being asked to make the most supreme sacrifice. Maplewood, South Orange, Montclair, and Highland Park are towns where I know youth are engaged and involved. I hope that the story from VA indicates a national trend. Good for the Governor. I just heard him on Al Frankin. He was very friendly and at ease with Al.

... may be President some day! GOOD on all of them! gives a senior citizen some hope!