First Political Memory
I remember the day after the presidential election in November of 92' and watching cartoons but flipping through the channels and seeing that Bill Clinton had beat incumbent George Bush. I remembered my mom was excited and my teacher had like the biggest smile on her face the whole day. I remember saying to my mom I want that feeling and my mom said, "Son, when you grow up, become a Democrat and you'll feel like this every day!"

Guiding Principles
I simply live by the phrase treat people how you want to be treated and that's worked for me. I also believe that whatever I do I want to do it the best, whether it is picking up trash or starting my own company. I just always believed that hard work is the key to success.

Motto
You can't push anyone up a ladder unless he or she is willing to climb the ladder themselves.

Heroes
One of my heroes has to be Governor Bredesen because he has been very ethical and a great leader for Nashville and the state of Tennessee. Second, it would be Al Gore because he has represented Tennesseans on an international stage and really been a shining beacon for all us Democrats. Last but not least, State Senator Avon Williams because he fought for equality and never one day did he regret the anguish he received for standing up for what was right.

Why He is a Democrat
I'm a Democrat because I believe we as Democrats represent diversity, equality, and opportunity for all Americans.

How He Got Involved
I was in disbelief when I saw that George Bush won re-election, and I said on November 3rd that enough was enough. I got to thinking, and I remembered doing a report on Governor Bredesen in college and said that's a man I wouldn't mind supporting. He had been Mayor of Nashville for eight years and won as a Democrat where Bush had won as a Republican. So, I began interning for free for forty plus hours a week and have grown to love it ever since.