Advice on entering the game of politics?

Question

I am a 20 year old male with big goals, that even though their out of reach and I have no money I sill have the wish to try. I wish to go in to politics and join the Republican Party, I have started by taking some college classes this summer and I will be starting political science in the fall at Columbia Gorge Community College. The classes I am starting with are a reading, class to enhance my vocabulary, a math class to be able to transfer to OSU later on, a art class to relax, and finally a writing class to help my spelling and grammar, sense with out those any attempt to get in to a office is futile.

Would any of you be able to give me some advice and ideas on how to go about this? Are there any groups that can help me? Any thing and every thing will help me out.

Thank you.

Answer 1

You're serious? Ok, also learn all about the Democrats.
Then start your own party. Alot of us on this website have had
it with the 2 party's. They're sneaky, greedy & have no conscience.
You will be a new young face, college educated with a million
good ideas - we'll flock to you.
Then, get the Y/A people to give your party a catchy name - we'll
be waiting for you. Good Luck.

Answer 2

The Republican party, the party of optimism, welcomes you, and applauds your decision.

There are so many groups in existence. For example, when a person is going into college, there are scholarships available from groups supporting every conceivable race, religion, ethnic background, etc. Take advantage of the financial aid office; they may have resources listing thousands of organizations seeking to help students.

Next, contact your state representatives. Write them a letter and ask for their advice. Trust me, they will respond.

My best advice to you is this: watch The O'Reilly Factor on Fox news. Pay close attention to how Bill O'Reilly speaks, his choice of words, how he phrases a question, the way he keeps a conversation on track (as he says, "no bloviating!"), how he avoids embarrassing guests who are spewing nonsense (he actually has quite a bit of self-restraint, unless he's talking about Al Franken).

Remember, words are just a means of expression. People who make a big show of their arcane knowledge of little used words are just show offs. It gains them nothing. However, words convey specific meaning. When Bill O'Reilly, Ann Coulter, or Greta Van Susteren speak, they are very precise in their choice of words.

Answer 3

Screw that other advice. You need to make money on your own, like your own company. take engineering in school, Poly-sci never gets you anywhere, and may just dilute your ideals, and your ability to relate to people (I know, I have my degree in Poly-sci and International Relations).
Volunteerism. work with community and church orgs. Organize your own fundraisers. This will teach you how to lead, interact and motivate people, and deal with public announcements and advertizing.

Oh yeah, do not watch TV! the shows are not created to inform, but to entertain. Remember that as a civil servant, you work for the people, no one else is your boss. Pundits, bloggers, and agitators have thier agenda, you should have your own. Don't believe the hype.
This is real world, and your life is right now. if you can't get started on any of these, contact me and i'll see how i can help.

Answer 4

pick a local candidate and volunteer to work on their staff.

If you win an election, the candidate would normally bring you on as a permanent legislative staff. You have to kiss a lot of rears but that's the republican party.