Conservative Smokeshow of the Day

One of the things that shaped my views was watching my dad run his business. I saw how much stress came with owning a company, managing employees, paying taxes, and trying to keep everything running smoothly. It gave me a lot of respect for small-business owners.

By the time I was in high school, I was becoming more interested in economics, government spending, and how political decisions affected everyday Americans. I wasn't exactly the typical teenager when it came to my interests, but I genuinely enjoyed learning about those things.