Week5: Congress Background Discussion
Choose a current member of Congress and research their background. Prepare a 1-page analysis of their background including their views, policy choices and opinions on current issues.
Post your paper to the Discussion Area with a short introduction. Spend time reviewing other students’ papers. Comment on at least 2 students’ papers. What impact does the congressional member’s background (social, economic, educational, ethnic, gender, ideological, etc.) have on your opinion of them? Be specific. Provide concrete examples.