How can someone have a career in politics?

Question

My dream is to be the president someday. I know that is a little far fetched, but it is my dream.
How does someone start their career in politics?
What do I major in, in college?
I'm only 17 but I would like to get some answers now because I am very curious about what I would have to do.
Thanks!

Serious answers, please.

Answer 1

Let me congratulate you for your keen interest in joining politics. No doubt, as some friends told, politics are becoming dirty. But the fault is not with the politics, it is because of the politicians. To change this sort of politics, those interested in public service should join politics.
At right time you have chosen right decision to join politics. To become a politician, you should first know how to speak effectively. Take a course in public speaking. This will help you a lot. Even some books like Dale Carnegie's book on Public Speaking will help you.
Study the problems faced by the people. Also study the Government's programmes like poverty eradication. You should have knowledge about all the programmes of the Government.
At this level, you can take part in your college activities actively. Study Political Science, Public Administration and Sociology.
Later go to the people. Understand the problems faced by them. If you have a solution for the problems, take it to the notice of the concerned authorities. Try to solve the problems. This paves the way for your destination. You can also contest as Municipal Corporator, at a certain age. Gradually, showing talent and unique personality, you can fulfil your desires.
All the best!

Answer 2

You should have a broad range of classes in college. Some of the classes that you should take are political science, history, economics, foreign relations, and business. Get involved in politics starting right now. Go visit your local party offices and volunteer. The more contacts you have the better you will be when it is your time to run for office.

Answer 3

Work on political campaigns, now is a good time with the 08' pres election. I worked at the Hill one Summer. Every Congressperson has young people that work for them as interns. You can also be what is called a page. Later on you can be hired as regular staff. You can also go the local or state route.

Answer 4

Jeesh, what a team of stupid solutions! you're picking a great time to be taught approximately politics. VOLUNTEER for the candidate who you like in basic terms right in 2008. all and sundry desires help now, you will get to fulfill human beings from throughout, plus you will see how politics incredibly works. solid luck!

Answer 5

Its not a bit far fetched, its a bit difficult, but to start off, you need to get a career with law, you'll have to go to law school,

but in the mean time, find programs or internships that focus in that category, in college, you'll probably need to major in political science.

Answer 6

I think you can major in political science, then public administration. Get involved in campus politics and fundraising too. You can also volunteer withing the county, city or state, then you can intern as well. Most politicians were lawyers or studied law. Good luck! You can do anything you set your mind to! Cliche, but true!

Answer 7

You can start off by learning the art of bullshit. Politicians are good at being backstabbing, 2-faced weasels who lie, cheat, and pander for votes. (Heeeellllooo 2008 election season)

In college, major in Political Science and get into student government. Be as active in the government scene as possible and consider attending city council meetings, etc. Put yourself out there. Just stay focused, pay attention to what others are aware of, and as I said, learn the art of bullshitting. If you're too nice in politics you'll get eaten alive.

Answer 8

You should have a Master degree in Government, categories!
and you have to go to Major University like the one John Kennedy went to which is Harvard University located in England or Oxford or Yale ect.
But all depend on you!
Good luck!

Answer 9

start by running for class president. in college take poli sci, debate, and economics. oh, also civics and law.

EDIT hehe. i also agree with the other posts. become an enemy of the people dedicated to self-interest.

btw Nam, Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Answer 10

Go to your neighbor's house, walk in uninvited and start telling everyone how they're going to live their lives. Then force them to give their money to any other neighbor's who don't have as much money as they do. Then take your own cut as a service fee.
Use some of that money to purchase a car so you can continue doing this and increase your profits.
It will also be useful to lie a lot.

This will get you started off quite nicely.

But I'm tired of all this BS which is why I'm voting for Ron Paul.