Personal Narrative: Presidential Debate In Miami

All during my middle to late teenage years I was involved in the politics of our city. My hometown was small, so there were many opportunities for youth to participate in events. From attending city council meetings that were held twice a month, I learned how I could actually become involved in the legislation process. By getting involved, I, along with some other members of the town, were able to pass a local ordinance, and I was also involved in the process of passing Utah Senate Bill 60, which became a law in March of 2015. Getting involved in the law making process taught me not just about the actual process of passing a law, but also about how normal citizens can and should take part of the legislative process. It also contributed to my desire to continue working with government and the

Another four years another presidential debate. Before I go on to the current debates let me state a few facts about past ones. The Lincoln and Douglas debate was in important because it started Lincoln presidential career. The Debates lasted from August 21 -- October 15. There where seven of them, with two days to two weeks in between. Each debate lasted three hours; first candidate spoke for one hour; the second for one and a half hours; the first replying for a half hour. Candidates alternated going first. The topics involved where primarily slavery and the Union. Other important debates were the '48 and '57. They were the only debates before 1960; there were no presidential debates between 1960 and 1976. In

“…wanted to make a difference” (19). She was never the one to get involved in high school government nor did she fancy public speaking. However, being one of few females in the welding program she is very passionate. This passion had driven her to run for student government. Her campaign pitch is “…to fight for more resources [for the school welding program] and to get a student voice [heard]…”

I’ve taken rigorous courses in areas that challenge me and stimulate my mind. My favorite classes have been the one’s that challenge me the most, like AP World History, AP US History, and AP European History. One of my most meaningful academic achievements was getting the highest possible score on the AP US History exam. My love for history gave birth to my interest in politics and law. For the past two years I’ve been a delegate at the North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly. This opportunity allowed me to debate and discuss politics with other young people. But what really merged my passion with history and politics together was representing North Carolina at the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington D.C. in June 2016. During this week long experience I was able to tour our nation’s capital and met with U.S. Representatives and Senators. I’ve always worked hard to succeed in my endeavors because I want my hard work to make the Hispanic community proud and inspire other young

Florida is a popular state when discussing political controversy. The media rushes to Florida during congressional and presidential elections due to its reputation as a conflicted state. Here we find the southern regions to be rather liberal and voting democratically, and on the other hand, we see the northern regions voting mostly conservatively. This creates controversy in the United States because Florida is a major determining factor of what kind of outcome we are going to get for a presidential election. This can be especially stressful for those running for office either presidentially or for the state specifically because they are unaware of their chances of gaining the states support and being elected into office.

I’m Dylan MCcree and I’m from Spain. I was in the war between Spanish and French for the settlement of Florida. I was with king Philip ll when we splitted into groups.I was top soldier in the whole country.I ended up in Spain because I was sailing to Spain to join them but, they thought I was an enemy.They shot me but they changed their minds and took me to become a soldier.

When I was in my Government class in high school, I took a test in class to see where in the political spectrum I was in. When I counted all my answers, I came to the bar and saw that I was in the middle but learning to the left. That was when I officially identified myself as a liberal. Before then politics were a boring stuff that adults fuss and quarrel about. After getting that title, I started looking things differently, every time I observe a political issue I would just see which side a liberal is supposed to be at and say I support it. Since I believed myself to be on the left. I never for one second thought, a sane person could be on the right. They are all crazy old white racist men was what I was told. It was not until I took a GOV

Although I was not old enough to vote in this past election, I still have found ways to be active in ways other than voting. Over the summer, I represented the Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperation, my electricity provider, in Washington D.C. In order to qualify for the trip I wrote a letter regarding a current issue in electricity, the federal regulation of our electricity. On this tour I met other students from within the cooperation district and from other districts from across the United States. More importantly, I met the officials, who we elected to represent us in the House of Representatives. In this meeting with our representative, Glenn Thompson, we covered issues such as creating jobs, the upcoming election, the Supreme Court justice vacancy and other controversial topics that dominate every news channel. While we toured other major points within the District of Columbia, the national mall, the capital building, the House of Representative and the Senate House, and many others, our district’s representatives showed true citizenship for our area. We learned of many political policies and stories of our great nation, a necessity for an exemplary citizen.

I was only eight years old at the time of the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC), but the impact of that event on me has been immense. I had just begun taking a keen interest in U.S. politics, sparked by the Democratic primary between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. My parents adored Hillary Clinton, so naturally, I adored her too. I initially was very disappointed when she lost the primary to Senator Obama, but I realized that my parents weren’t too upset, so naturally, I wasn’t either. Since I avidly followed the primary, my father, who has been attending the DNC since he was a teenager, offered me an opportunity that few would think to offer an eight year old—the chance to tag along with him to the big DNC that year, to be held

Is everyone in the United States registered to vote? Not many people register to vote when picking a new representative for the White House. They do not take into consideration that every single vote counts. According to the article “Presidential Election Day 2016,” “Voters must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old and register to vote by your state’s registration deadline;” people must be over the age of 18 the age that is considered to be an adult (Adams 1). When choosing a president, people have to look at different topics to make sure they are making the right choice. The candidate’s political history and individual aspects on bettering the country must be considered. The 2016 candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, both have different perspectives on what and how they want things to change. One candidate has absolutely no political background, and the other turns out to be great for the job.. Compared to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton has a better chance of “making America great again,” and winning the election.

Carly Fiorina joined the ranks of outsider candidates to run in the 2016 election, but unlike Donald Trump, did not brand herself as an overly populist candidate. Her ad “Take Our Country Back” might have populist appeals, but focuses on the liberal conventions of setting a political agenda and convincing voters that she can lead, despite being an outsider with no political experience. The spot begins by flashing images of her opponents and their tenures in government, with voiceovers pointing out how they have done nothing to advance the Republican platform during all these years. This populist shaming sets up Fiorina’s liberal appeal and her agenda she calls a blueprint for America:

Serving as further motivation, I continued pursuing this desire by trying to understand everything I could about the realm of politics and government. I interned for Nancy Pelosi to get started and to learn more about the impact of politicians on the community. Despite the negative notions surrounding them, I learned that they give people hope and a way to reach ears in Washington, D.C. Constituents constantly wrote, emailed, and called in, fighting to be heard and to petition change. It was up to the politicians themselves to make a difference, but the

This requirement is perplexing because the diverse needs of youth and society in general is constantly changing and if you are appointed till that age, there is little room for remarkably consideration and acknowledgment for the changing societal and political environment of youth (Boyer, 2014). An older senator may have more experience in the Senate and be a political and economic elitist but they may also be reluctant to recognize new and innovative change. Today’s youth have adapted so drastically to technological advances and innovation and are more susceptible to consider different points of view and provide a fresh perspective and understanding of legislation that is unique to the evolution of

The moment I saw the election results I broke down. Not only did I lose as President, but I lost as Vice President too. Suddenly, I was just the Secretary, the one who did nothing but listen to others. Suddenly, I would not be able to have as much influence as I aspired to have. Suddenly, it seemed to me, that the very students who had said they supported me were the very people who made me lose. It hurt my pride and affected my friendships. I felt like an outcast who everyone joked about. I contemplated quitting theatre because I felt unwanted by my peers. However, I pondered what that rash action would accomplish. I hadn't joined theatre for the approval of others, I joined because of my love for the theatrical arts. I realized that those

Back when the 2016 election was full-force, there was one candidate that drew in younger voters more than any other. He was a 76-year-old career politician. This man was Bernie Sanders, and even though my peers and good ol’ Sanders were insurmountably distant in age, he understood the political culture of the United States’ youth. He discussed issues that affected the kids of our future, such as education,