Does age matter when running for political office?

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Tell us about yourself.

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I’m a 19-year-old sophomore Political Science major at Southern University here in Baton Rouge.

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What are some major issues you address in your campaign?

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Seeing economic development in North Baton Rouge. I want to see more small businesses rather than corporations. Supporting corporations won’t give as much back to a community as a small business would. I’d especially like to see black businesses. I know that’s difficult because, 1.) its hard for black people to start a business and that’s not fair. 2.) Businesses are hard to keep up if no one is supporting them. I’d like to find a way to encourage people to start businesses in North Baton Rouge as well as try to get involved in the community.

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I would have to ask, before making a comment like that ... just how many of those businesses had a solid business plan? How many of them did a competitive analysis to indicate whether or not their store is wanted and/or needed? And how many had 10 to 12 months of capital in reserve for start-up and slow times?

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Why should Baton Rouge hire you?

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Because I’m actually going to do my job. I mean, we hire these people and they don’t know how to do their jobs.

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Would you describe your campaign?

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I would definitely say that it is non-traditional because I used GoFundMe.com to raise campaign funds. I was sort of stepping on the line with Board of Ethics on that one because of some weird regulation. But we got it approved.

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Personally, I'm glad to see her get involved and wanting to make a change for "her better." However, I do believe she is going about it the wrong way, as evidenced by her lack of campaign donations.