Category Archives: West Virginia

West Virginia Governor’s Race: Help Us Call Voters!

Posted by rsnyder on September 30, 2011 Comments Off

Tuesday is Election Day in my home state of West Virginia where we will elect a new Governor.  With just a few days to go, I need your help.  This one’s personal for me.

The race has turned ugly in recent weeks with the millionaire Republican candidate spending large sums of money on negative advertising. But I’m a firm believer that grassroots voter contact can overcome even the largest flood of GOP cash.
   
Can you help us call voters for 20 minutes on Monday or Tuesday in support of the Democratic candidate?  Click here to RSVP to volunteer.

You will receive an email over the next few days with a link and log-in instructions for remote phone banking, as well as a short call script. It’s very easy to make a few calls from your own living room, and it can have a huge impact.

The good news is that the Democrat continues to maintain a narrow lead in the polls, even after weeks of constant Republican attack ads. But special elections have notoriously low turnout, so it all comes down to who can get their supporters to the polls on Tuesday.
  
Please RSVP to contact voters in my home state of West Virginia on Monday or Tuesday.

After signing up to volunteer on YDA’s website, you can also let me know on Twitter that you’re helping out by tweeting @RodSnyderWV or @YoungDems.

This is a race that Democrats can absolutely win, but we need a few minutes of your time.  Help us send a message that working class families, students and grassroots activists can overcome the Republican money machine.  The stakes are very high for me and all West Virginians.  I appreciate your help!

Thank you,

Rod Snyder
President
Young Democrats of America

President Snyder on the one-year anniversary of the mine disaster at Upper Big Branch

Posted by rsnyder on April 5, 2011 Comments Off

YDA President Rod Snyder released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the mining disaster at Upper Big Branch:

“One year ago today, the nation experienced its worst mining disaster in four decades.  That afternoon, the lives of 29 men were cut short by an explosion at Upper Big Branch mine in Raleigh County, West Virginia.

“While we still do not fully understand the cause of this tragic event, we must recommit ourselves to the task of ensuring that all of our miners have the very safest working environment and that companies are held accountable when lives are unnecessarily endangered.

“It is rarely acknowledged, but we depend on these workers each and every day to provide the energy that underpins our economy.  While mining is an inherently dangerous profession, we have a responsibility as a society to minimize associated risks by adopting safety and health regulations that are sufficiently protective.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives and to the community that has been forever changed.  You are not forgotten and you are not alone in the search for justice and for answers.”

Learn more about the April 5, 2010 tragedy at Upper Big Branch, and watch the memorial service today at 6:00 p.m. (EDT) by visiting:  http://www.facesofthemine.com/.