June 4, 2014
by Kate
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I had another great day with Go-Team! We started off the morning with a really interesting and informative panel discussion with different levels of local politicians. They talked about mainly focused on campaigning during the talk but then afterwards they … Continue reading
June 4, 2014
by Abby
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The discussion with our panelists today was enlightening. Their outlook as politicians, unhindered by the usual candidate-to-constituent relationship was uniquely valuable. This experience, great in its own right was enriched because the panelists didn’t see it as a campaign stop. … Continue reading
June 3, 2014
by Maddie
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Today was awesome! We had such a diverse and intriguing panel discussion. All of the speakers had unique characteristics and did a wonderful job of showing the good things that can come out of politics, explaining how campaigns are run, … Continue reading
June 3, 2014
by Amanda
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Reflections on the Panel I really loved how open the panelists were, especially Mr. Finny. I thought it was great how they wanted to come and talk to high school students even if most of us cannot vote yet. I … Continue reading
June 3, 2014
by Emma
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Today was an interesting day filled with the elected voices of the people and the voices from the past. As different experiences were share I can certainly say that we all took something away from Reggy Finney,Linda Rallo, Tracey McCreery, … Continue reading
June 3, 2014
by Carol
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Our panelists talked a lot of ways to be involved with campaigns and elections—not just as a candidate, but also as a volunteer or staffer. Could you see yourself as a politician, in a support role? Compared to our panelists, … Continue reading
June 3, 2014
by Katherine
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I thought that today went very well, and I enjoyed it very much. I thought the group of officials was well picked and the right number, but it would have been cool to hear from a campaign staff member as … Continue reading
June 3, 2014
by Allison
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Reflections on the Panel Share any reflections you had on today’s panel. Here are some questions to consider, but you don’t have to stick to these—feel free to freewrite! Where there any comments by the panelists that struck you as … Continue reading
May 8, 2014
by Allison
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Politicians, policy advocates, and everyday people have long used video and other media to get the word out about candidates and issues that matter to them. You’ll have the opportunity to make your very own political ad for your final … Continue reading