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What school would you like to go to after you graduate?:

Harvard

Hometown:

Dallas, TX

Relationship Status:

Single

Favorite Book:

"They Only Looked Dead: Why Progressives Will Dominate the Next Political Era"

Why is it your favorite book:

Despite the title, this book is less a contrarian projection of the future than a savvy if incomplete analysis of our current political landscape. The writer suggests that our current political chaos derives from multiple crises-of economics, politics, morality and our national purpose-with interesting parallels to upheavals the country faced in the late 19th century, culminating in the first Progressive era. And the "Anxious Middle"-the swing group in elections-is pandered to. He even says President Clinton, even without his gaffes, would have faced intractable divisions within his party, that Newt Gingrich represents a new breed of technology-oriented conservatism and that journalism must adapt to promote a more serious level of debate. Dionne argues quite plausibly that the new conservatism will fail because it "seeks to define away" the problems we face, yet his vision of a new Progressivism ignores some practical steps, such as a move away from identity politics, that must presage such change.

Who was your hero growing up and why? (Trust us, this will make a great College Essay):

I adore my grandfather. He was a man who fought in World War two, and served this country bravely. After college, I hope to follow in his footsteps, and serve in the Navy; and don't you dare make a Sea-men joke.

What inspires you creatively, spiritually or emotionally?:

A woman with brains.

What uninspires you?:

A woman with no brains.

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?:

Actually, I'd like him to start singing "Shaft"

Favorite Music:

Christina Aguilera, Brittney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keyes, Kelly Clarkson, the list goes on.

Favorite TV Show:

24, Keifer rocks.