With the conception of the American Constitution, our founding fathers devised a system of elected representation designed to eliminate the caprice of powerful men. However, as political parties and interest groups strengthened in power, the politician has evolved not into a leader, elected by the people to continue our nation's success, but a "fire fighter" - a person called to attend to those wealthy person's or group's most pressing concerns. Clearly, this evolution from leader to servant1 has tarnished the role of political leaders and reduced American interest in the political system to a historical low. It is therefore our nation's leaders must focus on their true constituency in order to regain the momentum that once validated the American ideology. Our elected politicians, and those who desire to one day step into a political role must represent the well-being of those in their district (both present and future), create infrastructure and legislation that will further develop those represented, and assume the role of power they were elected to perform.
Given the aforementioned model of political duty, Zell Miller (D-GA), has mirrored the ideals of a United Leader since his entry into the Georgian Senate (1960). Miller, a graduate of the University of Georgia and professor of history, supported "kitchen-table issues of working families" ("About Zell Miller"). As governor, Miller's greatest legacy will be in the improvements made to Georgian education. Championing programs and legislation that would allow college tuition tax deductions, increased funding for state schools, and more qualified, higher-paid teachers, Miller's most ambitious (and most widely applauded) improvement to education came with the HOPE scholarship. "The most far-reaching scholarship program in the nation"(qtd. "About Zell Miller"), The HOPE scholarship was the basis for President Bill Clinton's 1997 creation of a national scholarship program.
With the thin majority held by both political parties in the House and Senate the 2002 elections will decide which political party will have control in congress. In the US Senate the democrats hold a majority by one seat so every election makes a difference. Out of all the different elections the ...
Governor Perdue ran for office on a platform of returning public trust in government, ensuring that the voice of the people is heard in the halls of power, and working to empower Georgians to improve their lives through innovation and productivity without undue interference by government bureaucraci...
Zell Miller once said "'No one doubts that listening to music, especially at a very early age, affects the reasoning that underlies math, engineering, and chess.'... Miller is speaking of what is commonly known as the Mozart Effect. ...
National Rifle Association The National Rifle Association was founded in 1871 by Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate to promote rifle uses in a scientific method. The goal was to create shooting ranges and make use of guns more of a sport. The NRA has come a long way an...
Zell Miller, the first Democrat to give the NRA's keynote address in more than a decade, agreed that Gore's stands on gun rights cost him key states, including Arkansas, West Virginia and Tennessee."...
English as the Official Language of the United States Nearly half of 50 states have passed a law making English their official language. Other states have also considered passing English-only bills that brings a huge polemic in Congress and public. The history of English-only laws starts as ear...