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8. Young people are ALWAYS welcome to intern for members of Congress

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #7)

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 09:40 AM

Jun 26

My brother once interned for a Congressman from Michigan while in his teens, and before either of us had ever set foot in Michigan. You can learn a LOT that way.

After the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton and Howard Dean got together and tried to set up an organization designed to recruit young Democrats to run for office. It was not smooth going.

Meeting Adam Schiff was an unexpected highlight. I was having lunch with Senator I know in the Senate restaurant/dining room at the Capitol, expecting to see all sorts of people I’d recognize, but somewhat let down, because there was no one. But then Schiff and Padilla walked in, and Hick didn’t let me down. He walked me over to their table, introduced me to them both, and Senator Schiff asked me for my card!

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Senator Adam Schiff [View all] EndlessWire Jun 25 OP

Adam Schiff is certainly qualified for POTUS, too. marble falls Jun 25 #1

I once saw the sweetest picture of him at home in a recliner, next to his elderly dad, also in vanlassie Jun 25 #2

Thank the Goddess he is not up for reelection until 2030. sheshe2 Jun 25 #3

I finally met him in January. DFW Jun 26 #6

Lucky you. sheshe2 Jun 26 #7

Young people are ALWAYS welcome to intern for members of Congress DFW Jun 26 #8

He was my Congressman before he became my Senator LSparkle Jun 26 #4

So Then :: Eve & Adam :: Nicely Paired (n/t) wyn borkins Jun 26 #5

"Ol' Pencil Neck", as Rush used to call him.... kentuck Jun 26 #9

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