Clusterf*ck to the White House

Clearly this blog wouldn't serve the great blog purpose of expanding ones knowledge of the world if I did not discuss the 2008 Presidential election and my humble involvement in that process.

I've clearly landed on my feet because, not only do I find this whole process engrossing, I also have the chance to study it every week in my 'Campaigns & Elections' class. I'm the only International student in the class, and like in 'Constitutional Law' last year I've been asked why I have such an interest in the workings of a different country. I tell them its an 'intellectual exercise'. Since Americans are unfamiliar with either word, that stops that line of questionning dead in its track.

The class entails a couple of presentations about candidates' ads and websites, papers and predications. My first task is to pick which Republican will win the California Primary. Any suggestions? Its a pretty easy task and will allow me to give my two cents of the future of American with a little authority.

Do I have a humble role to play in this process? Not really; I'm not attempting to convince any to vote for Hillary (my personal choice), I'm not able to donate and I have no interest in helping out. However, the Virginia primary my actually count (most thought the campaign would be over in 'Super Tuesday') so for a week (Feb 6th-12th) I'll may be interning the in the centre of US politics (the Virginia State Senate). If that is the case, I will be blogging early and often to let you know what's happening. I'm so glad I've found friends who find this crap interesting!