The Young Democrats' Movement is a private liberal organization in the USA devoted to the advancement of progressive Democratic ideals through education and activism among adolescents. The group is currently centered in Wilmington, Delaware, with membership numbers of almost 150 throughout Northern Delaware and extending as far as Pennsylvania. While the group is not officially part of the Democratic Party, it has gained recognition from such figures as Democratic Leadership Council Chair Harold Ford and Delaware Democratic Party Chairman John Daniello.
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