499 Days... Austin Harris
Austin Harris 15. Moulton, Iowa
My name is Austin Harris, I am a 15 year old high school student and live in a nostalgic middle American town of 600 in Southern Iowa. It was the recent turbulent 2008 elections that sparked my deep interest in politics but, I must admit, that my support of another candidate led me to lose interest in the election soon after John McCain secured the nomination. I remained disinterested in politics until Governor Sarah Palin was announced as the vice presidential nominee.
I remember the day well. It was Friday, August 29 and it began like any ordinary school day but, to my astonishment, soon proved otherwise. I was sitting in my 7th grade history class when my very liberal teacher turned from his computer and the USA Today website and announced that the first woman had been nominated for Vice President in the Republican Party. I didn't know what this meant or how important it was but later that day, I went home and watched Fox News broadcast Governor Palin saying, “I will be honored to serve next to the next president of the United States” to an enthusiastic and high energy crowd. I was so surprised by what I saw that I immediately googled Sarah Palin and discovered that she had an extraordinary record as Governor of Alaska and I must say I was impressed.
Even though Sarah Palin only served two of her years as Governor, she accomplished so much and that is why I support her. She dismantled the corruption in both the Democrat and Republican Parties and even turned in her own chairman of the Republican Party. During her first year as Governor, she reduced spending by 85% in her state budget and forced the oil companies to start drilling in Northern Alaska. She was also instrumental in the manufacture of an oil pipe that would go through Canada and into the Midwest, an achievement that no other governor has matched. While in office, Governor Sarah Palin drove herself to work, got rid of the Governor’s Mansion chef and the fancy private jet and, opted instead, to live in a nice 2-story house by a lake with neighbors even though she could be living in an extravagant home.
The reason why I support Sarah Palin so much is because she is so selfless. It is just not politics; it is a personal bond that people have with her. When she gave up her Governor's position so that the people of Alaska didn’t have to pay for her to fight the lawsuits that was when I knew she had a character that most politicians don’t have. I watched her electrifying speech at the 2008 RNC Convention. During that speech I knew that my calling had to be something in politics. She inspired me to be involved in politics and I have made great accomplishment so far in life. I am one of the administrators of Youth for Palin Facebook and website and I am the Iowa Youth for Palin Coordinator. I am also involved in my county’s central committee meetings. I hope someday to be working in politics and when I am I can say, “Thank you Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.”
I remember the day well. It was Friday, August 29 and it began like any ordinary school day but, to my astonishment, soon proved otherwise. I was sitting in my 7th grade history class when my very liberal teacher turned from his computer and the USA Today website and announced that the first woman had been nominated for Vice President in the Republican Party. I didn't know what this meant or how important it was but later that day, I went home and watched Fox News broadcast Governor Palin saying, “I will be honored to serve next to the next president of the United States” to an enthusiastic and high energy crowd. I was so surprised by what I saw that I immediately googled Sarah Palin and discovered that she had an extraordinary record as Governor of Alaska and I must say I was impressed.
Even though Sarah Palin only served two of her years as Governor, she accomplished so much and that is why I support her. She dismantled the corruption in both the Democrat and Republican Parties and even turned in her own chairman of the Republican Party. During her first year as Governor, she reduced spending by 85% in her state budget and forced the oil companies to start drilling in Northern Alaska. She was also instrumental in the manufacture of an oil pipe that would go through Canada and into the Midwest, an achievement that no other governor has matched. While in office, Governor Sarah Palin drove herself to work, got rid of the Governor’s Mansion chef and the fancy private jet and, opted instead, to live in a nice 2-story house by a lake with neighbors even though she could be living in an extravagant home.
The reason why I support Sarah Palin so much is because she is so selfless. It is just not politics; it is a personal bond that people have with her. When she gave up her Governor's position so that the people of Alaska didn’t have to pay for her to fight the lawsuits that was when I knew she had a character that most politicians don’t have. I watched her electrifying speech at the 2008 RNC Convention. During that speech I knew that my calling had to be something in politics. She inspired me to be involved in politics and I have made great accomplishment so far in life. I am one of the administrators of Youth for Palin Facebook and website and I am the Iowa Youth for Palin Coordinator. I am also involved in my county’s central committee meetings. I hope someday to be working in politics and when I am I can say, “Thank you Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.”
