Members of the Bronx Young Democrats post with Public Advocate Bill De Blasio at this summer's annual barbecue. From left to right, they are Daniel Johnson (Secretary), John Zaccaro Jr. (President), Paula Caquias (Treasurer), de Blasio, Kevin Riley (1st Vice President), Zellnor Myrie (Parliamentary), Michelle Avila (2nd Vice President)
With voter registration drives, phone banks and an election-night party, the Bronx Young Democrats are trying not just to win votes for President Obama, but to get young citizens engaged in the process.
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