The name 200 for 2000 (Now Tomorrow's Democrats) was derived from the organization's original goal of assembling 200 young Democrats from across the State to support Democratic candidates in this year's election. The organization has quickly outgrown its namesake goal and is pursuing a more ambitious future involvement with Democratic politics.

Tomorrow's Democrats held its initial meeting on November 6, 1999 in Chicago, Illinois. Hosted by Senator Durbin, members of Illinois' Democratic leadersship attended this meeting to support this new organization. Illinois Speaker of the House of Representatives Michael J. Madigan, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., and Illinois Comptroller Daniel Hynes joined Senator Durbin, State Senator Madigan, and Mayor Scott in welcoming Tomorrow's Democrats into Illinois' Democratic Party. U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) delivered the keynote address to the organization.

Since that time, Tomorrow's Democrats' membership has actively been involved in supporting Democratic candidates across the State of Illinois. Our membership continues to grow, and our involvement on behalf of the Democratic Party continues to expand. Tomorrow's Democrats' membership is actively supporting candidates for local, state and federal offices across Illinois.

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EVENT HISTORY

07/14/2001 - Saturday, July 14 started at 10 a.m.
Where: Loyola Watertower Campus, Downtown Chicago

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Tomorrow's Democrats hosted a day-long comprehensive campaign training, emphasizing all elements necessary for a winning campaign. Topics included media relations, fundraising, organizing/outreach, election and campaign finance law.

Keynote Speaker: Paul Begala

01/06/2001 - The last meeting featured a review and analysis of November's elections and a discussion of the opportunities that exist for Illinois Democrats in 2002. Our guests included: State Representatives Jay Hoffman and Susana Mendoza, Congressional candidate Jeff Cooper, State Senator Barack Obama and State Senate candidate Sue Walton.

01/22/2000 - Tomorrow's Democrats met at UIC in Chicago, IL on January 22, 2000 at 9 a.m. to discuss organizational goals and structure.

11/06/99 - First Tomorrow's Democrats meeting held in Chicago on November 6, 1999. Featured speakers included Democratic leaders. Training and information was provided.