State Senator Reflection

16.What Michigan politician became nationally famous as the "Conscience of the Senate" in the 1960s and 1970s because of his leadership in shaping

“The Bosses of the Senate” Political cartoons have been used for centuries to display the various perspectives and views on major events or topics of discussion in the society. In various earlier eras of our history, political cartoons were aimed towards the general public to bring much-needed attention to various situations and proceedings. Cartoons could be viewed by anyone and everyone despite literacy, therefore they quickly gained popularity. “The Bosses of the Senate” was one of such political cartoons that depicted the direct relation between monopolies and the Senate during the Gilded Age to the general public. The Gilded Age was a time of modern industrialization, with national transportation, communication, and other innovative benefits

Government, all the way from Capitol Hill down to the small cities across the nation, is filled with the elected officials who represent the citizens of that city and state. When people think about who represents them, who comes to mind first? The Senator? The Representative? The mayor? Despite being categorized at different levels of the government, state and federal, each of these officials are tasked with representing their state and hometowns, and each of their jobs is just as important as the other. Their job, in short, is to represent the interests of the people who elected them into office. In this essay, I will identify the individuals who represent me and evaluate the extent to which I feel represented.

The name of my chosen state-level legislator is Royce West, and he is the Texas State Senator for District 23. He is African-American and his religious affiliation is Baptist. He belongs to the Democratic Party; therefore, he shares my preferred party preference. Senator Royce West has been in office since January of 1993, so he has been in office for a total of 24 years.

To draw a modern-day analogy, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas used a procedural filibuster as a mechanism to shut down the federal government in opposition to President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. While some argue his political intentions were admirable, his self-interested nature drove his use of underhanded political tactics to achieve his ultimate end. In turn, his actions proved destructive for the public good—costing taxpayers millions of dollars. Supporters of Senator Cruz argue that he chose the right course of action. “The loyalties of every Senator are distributed among his party, his state and section, his country and his conscience.” The competing pressures of party interests, public interests, and personal moral responsibility to vote in the interests of his conscience forces the Senator to compartmentalize himself. As a result, Senator Cruz acted upon his ideal of statesmanship by pursuing private interest instead of adhering to party loyalty.

David Crockett the most well known Texans who was actually born in Tennessee on August 7,1786 . By 1821, he was elected to the State Legislature. A state legislature in the United States is the legislative body of any of the 50 U.S. states. The formal name varies from state to state. In 25 states, the legislature is simply called the Legislature, or the State Legislature, while in 19 states, the legislature is called the General Assembly. David was reelected to that position in 1823. From 1827 through 1833, Crockett served in the Congress of the United States. However, in his run for a fourth term in Congress, he was defeated by a narrow margin.

Throughout the second half of the 20th century, and into the first decade of the 21st century, Wisconsin politics had a well-established tradition of centrist governance, with the ultimate goal of best serving the citizens of Wisconsin. State Senator Tim Cullen (D), who served in the state Senate first between 1975 and 1987, returned to the state Senate in 2010, for fear that state politics was on the brink of hyper partisanship. In his Memoir Ringside Seat: Wisconsin Politics, the 1970’s to Scott Walker Cullen, in cooperation with former high ranking members of both parties, attempts to describe the fundamental differences between the political environment of Wisconsin prior to, and following, Act 10. Importantly, the memoir argues that the

Volunteering has not only made the lives of people around me better, but it has also immensely changed me. By learning about the importance of public service at a young age I am better equipped to do bigger and better things later in my life just as Senator Hart did. I am extremely blessed to be where I am in life and I feel that the Philip A. Hart Memorial Scholarship will be the catalyst in furthering my education and life of public

Overall the committee experience was very thoughtful as it brings the model senators into an atmosphere that they could represent their senator’s ideologies more freely than in the floor. With Senator Casey, the committees were very thoughtful as not only Casey follow his state ideas but his own also. And an example at that is how Casey debated over the bill of healthcare thinking about the college students or the youth in overall who doesn’t have a parent and that need a healthcare that they can afford or get for free with their income. Not only he was in favor all the time with the democrat's bills but he himself also agree and voted yes for them pass so it could not only beneficiate his state but the United States in general. Furthermore, the impact of the constituency on a senators vote was very strong as not only made the party to reflect their choice but to help and bring a better offer on the bill, in this case, the bill of Human Trafficking in the H.E.L.P committee. As the book state "constituency context is another powerful influence on member's vote choices."(Davison, 264) A great example of what is said already is

Who was Philip A. Hart? Not only was he an 18 year senator, but also a district attorney, lieutenant governor, World War II veteran, and on top of all, a father. He was a supporter and voice for the everyday American, and fought for what was best for them. His engagement to these people and the ideals he supported led him to receive the title of “Conscience of the Senate”. Philip received this name because he focused on creating a better education for today’s children, improving the environment, providing civil rights for all citizens, and creating opportunities. In a like manner, I reflect and carry out these four core values, and ultimately, public service. Through my leadership roles and volunteerism, I too am trying to build a future for the common man and generations to come.

In 2013 Byrne was elected to congress. In Congress, Byrne thinks of himself as an effective legislator by successfully supporting people 's local interests. Byrne has worked really hard to support the local industry through

All three congressmen provide their personal information to their constituents. Each congressmen has a tab that leads you to their personal biographies. Both congressman Kirk and Boozman have a tab named

In today’s government, the state of Michigan has two representative in the Senate (Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters) and one in Congress (Debbie Dingell). Debbie Stabenow currently resides as the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Foresty, and the Senate Committee on Finance, along with serving on subcommittees on commodities, conservation, and rural development and energy. Gary Peters currently sits on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, along with being apart of subcommittees on Fisheries, aviation, emerging threats, and strategic forces. Debbie Dinged currently resides on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, while being on

I was able to become a student senator and contribute to the Washburn Student Government Association. I was placed in an internship in the Kansas House Minority Leaders office for 8 months, helping with constituent service and developing a community mentorship program with legislators from both parties. I participated in four Washburn Transformational Experience programs which allowed me to study culture and economics in Japan and Korea, Politics in the United Kingdom, and follow presidential candidates in Iowa. I volunteered on a student voter registration drive led by the Kansas League of Women Voters. All while maintaining a 3.7 GPA in Washburn’s rigorous political science

Born in Washington, DC, Martin O’Malley was raised in Rockville, Maryland by parents who taught him the importance of public service. His father, Thomas, served as an Air Force bombardier in World War II, flying 33 missions over the Pacific. After the war, he attended law school on the G.I. Bill, working his way up to become an Assistant United States Attorney. O’Malley’s mother, Barbara, has worked in Congress for nearly 30 years, where she continues to serve on the staff of the state’s first female United States Senator, Barbara