Getting To Know The Delegates

            For today’s assignments, three journalism and three political science students traveled to the Grand Hyatt Tampa Hotel. As journalists, it was our job to continue gathering information relevant to our upcoming stories and pursue future story lines. The political science students started to acquire data relevant to individual research. Throughout the day, each member of the political science team distributed surveys containing information relevant to the political party.

            During my time at the Hyatt, I had the privilege to do a one-on-one interview with Bryan Miller and Daniel Israel. As I spoke with Bryan Miller, I was able to gain insight to his political beliefs and why he became involved in politics. Daniel Israel was able to give a broad perspective of the education system and how the State Board of Education works. These interviews will soon be published as feature stores.

            The Hyatt ended the night’s events with a Republican reception. Here, delegates from all over Georgia and the U.S. gathered to celebrate the Republican National Convention. During the evening, I had the chance to get to know Henry Schwab and G. Morris Carr who both talked about their occupations and their involvement in the convention.