A couple of questions.

[GOPgeoff]

Hello everyone , I have a few questions regarding steps I would need to take to one day become a US representative and Eventually Senator. I am curious what Degree is common and things I need to do. I am currently in High School and would love if any one could help. Thanks a lot.
Geoff

 

[Old Rocks]

Poly Sci, history, sociology. And start taking part in elections now. Volunteer to man the phones for one party or the other. Do take some 200 science courses so you do not come across as totally retarded as some of our present politicians do. Of either party.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

A law degree would be best, but not required.

When it comes to politics, your best bet is to work your way up. Start with your city council, maybe try to get the job of Mayor, and then perhaps into some state legislature positions.

The thing about politics is everybody knowing your name. Many people who vote don't even know WTF they are voting on which explains how we get the people we end up with. So a familiar name is pretty helpful. People will vote for you just because they heard of you somewhere.

 

[GOPgeoff]

Poly Sci, history, sociology. And start taking part in elections now. Volunteer to man the phones for one party or the other. Do take some 200 science courses so you do not come across as totally retarded as some of our present politicians do. Of either party.

man the phones ? what do you mean by that, and how would I get involved?

 

[TheOldSchool]

Do not under any circumstances, post anything stupid on social media. Or even on this forum. Someone will find it if you run.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Community organizing seems to have worked, but evidently isn't good preparation for the job

 

[theDoctorisIn]

Poly Sci, history, sociology. And start taking part in elections now. Volunteer to man the phones for one party or the other. Do take some 200 science courses so you do not come across as totally retarded as some of our present politicians do. Of either party.

man the phones ? what do you mean by that, and how would I get involved?

Find a local campaign that you support, and volunteer for them. You can just walk into the campaign headquarters, they'll be happy to have you.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Stay off of forums like this & most certainly NEVER post on forums like this.

 

[Pogo]

Unfortunately what's "common" is a law degree. We have waaaaaay too many lawyers in government. That might make a good background for persuasive argument but it doesn't necessarily bring ethics with it.

Better for a politician to know History I think.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

Do not under any circumstances, post anything stupid on social media. Or even on this forum. Someone will find it if you run.

Provided you use your last name or offer the address in which you live. Other than that, we are all pretty anonymous here and nobody can make any charges against you without positive proof unless they don't mind getting sued.

 

[Pogo]

Do not under any circumstances, post anything stupid on social media. Or even on this forum. Someone will find it if you run.

And even if you don't, somebody will just make it up.

 

[Mac1958]

I'd strongly recommend reconsidering and thinking about an honorable profession.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Do not under any circumstances, post anything stupid on social media. Or even on this forum. Someone will find it if you run.

Provided you use your last name or offer the address in which you live. Other than that, we are all pretty anonymous here and nobody can make any charges against you without positive proof unless they don't mind getting sued.

If he ever made it to the big leagues the safety net of lawsuits would be completely meaningless. Anonymous sources would be his biggest enemy.

Social media is a plague tc. Avoid it

 

[TheOldSchool]

I'd strongly recommend reconsidering and thinking about an honorable profession.

I'd like to change my earlier recommendation to this one.

 

[The Great Goose]

I'd get heaps of votes if I ran for something right now.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Remain true to yourself, your family & your principles.
All else is meaningless without those.

 

[Pogo]

I'd strongly recommend reconsidering and thinking about an honorable profession.

You want him to move up from politician to prostitution? It's a big step....

I'd get heaps of votes if I ran for something right now.

--- the exit door?

 

[Hossfly]

Hello everyone , I have a few questions regarding steps I would need to take to one day become a US representative and Eventually Senator. I am curious what Degree is common and things I need to do. I am currently in High School and would love if any one could help. Thanks a lot.
Geoff

"Our current political system ensures not that the worst will get on top -- though they often do -- but that the best will never even apply." -- Paul Jacob

 

[Hossfly]

Remain true to yourself, your family & your principles.
All else is meaningless without those.

"You cannot adopt politics as a profession and remain honest." -- Ambrose Bierce

 

[Hossfly]

I'd get heaps of votes if I ran for something right now.

"Nothing brings out the lower traits of human nature like office seeking." -- Rutherford B. Hayes, 1878