Young people take interest in politics

Several younger people who have taken an interest in politics were in California a few weeks ago to express their support for a specific candidate. Three younger people spoke on behalf of their preferred candidate at a recent Farm Bureau event.

Veronica Jones, 23, of Fulton, is a student at William Woods. She is thinking of going to law school. She spoke in support of Lt. Governor candidate Bev Randles. Randles is a practicing attorney and has never before sought a statewide office. "I heard Bev speak at a couple of events," Jones said. "She had a intriguing story and is seeking a statewide office. I agreed with a lot of what she said."

Jasmine Wells, 18, of California, is student at University of Missouri. She spoke in support of Attorney General candidate Kurt Schaefer. "I was really fed up with what happened on the (MU) campus," Wells said. "Then I heard Kurt speak and was really impressed." She now is lending her support to his candidacy.

Daniel Hartman, at 32, is a little older than the other two. In addition, he has served as a military officer and has earned a law degree. "Josh Hawley is a first time out candidate who never ran for anything before." Hartman found real respect for the candidate who is a litigator who took on the freedom of religion case in U.S. Court on behalf of Hobby Lobby, and won. Hartman was asked by Hawley to be his campaign manager, and took on the job. "It's my first time of doing anything like this and a great opportunity to work for a friend. He's not a politician."