A really realistic (if slightly snarky!) Xtranormal video of how get work in politics. Hint: It’s more about paying your dues than trying to copy-cat characters from the West Wing. What do you think about what the characters have to say?

Were there any comments by the panelists that struck you as especially true, upsetting, inspiring, and/or thought provoking? What were the stories that stood out to you? One of the democratic panelists spoke about how her struggle in the Missouri house … Continue reading →

Where there any comments by the panelists that struck you as especially true, upsetting, inspiring, and/or thought provoking? What were the stories that stood out to you?   I enjoyed how realistic the politicians were. Each of them understood each … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, I dropped the ball on the first two days of blogging. I have saved drafts, but the perfectionist inside me says I shouldn’t publish them now since I rushed to partially complete them. Also, I believe they would pop … Continue reading →

Was polling an enjoyable thing to do? Yes! I really enjoyed talking to people. It was a brilliant activity. It caused me to realize the diversity in St. Louis. From the polling, did you get any “snapshots” of how people … Continue reading →

Reflection on Activities Polling: Today got me thinking about the nature of polls. As a citizen interested and active in politics I’ve seen a lot of data related to polls. They’re clinical, their numbers that tell you that 51% of … Continue reading →

What are some of your expectations for the week? I expect this week to help me gain insights into the political process and how people vote/ how they make decisions.  What is the biggest question you have about voting, elections, … Continue reading →

What are some of your expectations for the week? I expect to learn the inner workings of the Missouri political system in a way one can’t from a textbook in school. What is the biggest question you have about voting, … Continue reading →