Things are definitely changing for the better as young Americans are now taking more interest in the 2016 Election, taking part in campaigns for candidates like Bernie Sanders. Now it looks like Sanders has enlisted the help of some promising young people, but will they be able to get him elected?
Sanders certainly has some brilliant and talented young Americans working for him. Here are three people who are below 35 who might succeed in making Sanders the new President.
Michael Whitney
One of Bernie Sanders' unexpected secret weapons is his campaign's Digital Fundraising Director who managed to turn a Hillary Clinton supporting Super PAC's attack on his candidate (via Huffington Post) into a fundraising success with just a simple email. In addition to that, the 31-year-old director has a refreshing way of getting support for Sanders.
"We strive to be as direct and honest as possible," Whitney said. "When a poll shows we're down, we say, 'We're down. Help us close the gap.' I think that is increasingly rare in digital political fundraising."
Symone Sanders
The 26-year-old National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders' campaign has proven to be instrumental in her candidate's recovery after the much-talked about interruption from Black Lives Matter supporters last year. Now, she is putting her efforts in making sure Sanders reaches out to several different communities.
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"I'm fortunate to be at the table where decisions are made, but we need a wave of new diverse voices who are willing to stand up and get involved - and also to put their name on the ballot," Symone told Rolling Stones before admitting that she is interested in pursuing a political career after she succeeds in her current mission. "Right now I'm working on getting Sen. Sanders elected," she stated.
Tara Houska
Bernie Sanders' Native American advisor is currently helping the candidate in polishing his policy platform by conducting meetings with various tribes around the country. Houska stated that her work is inspired by Sanders' insistence in making sure the Native Americans will be heard.
"You don't see a lot of politicians that will reach out to tribes and let them have a very strong say," the 31-year-old said. "He realized we were incredibly oppressed people that needed a voice, and he gave us that voice. More than that, he gave us the opportunity to speak for ourselves."
