2020 Democrats

A group called the 2020 Democrats is holding an essay contest to select a young voter aged 18-24 to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Beantown this July. Here's the skinny:

2020 Democrats is collaborating with the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and MTV's Choose or Lose to select a young person to speak during primetime at the Democratic National Convention. Utilizing their national network of organizations and individuals, 2020 Democrats will select the top ten finalists for Speak Out for the Future and will also select the winners of the Gavel in the Future contest. A panel of young decision-makers and influential leaders will be created to aid in the selection.

Essays from the ten Speak Out for the Future finalists selected by our panel will be posted online at MTV.com this summer, and users will have a chance to vote and determine who will get to read their essay at the Democratic National Convention.

Young leaders and politicos are encouraged to visit the DNC convention site at www.dems2004.org and submit an essay on the specific roles young people can play in the Democratic Party.

Sadly, although Roger could pass for 18-24 (in a 90210/The O.C. kind of way), he doesn't strictly meet the chronological requirements of this endeavor. I am confident, however, that this blog is huge in the 18-24 demographic, and that the winner of the contest will give a big "shout out" to rogerailes.blogspot.com from the convention podium.

Entries must be recieved by Friday, May 28, so don't delay.

Note: Contest is not open to Hipublicans or other fictional characters.