Town Hall Event

    Yesterday we had the privilege of being in the studio audience for a Haley town hall event. I had never been part of a studio audience before, and it was truly fascinating to see the behind the scenes of a television production. You don't think about how much work goes into putting together even things as straightforward as new programming. I was very impressed with the event and thought that Haley did an amazing job handling the questions she was asked. It was interesting to compare the talking points she had during the town hall with the points she made at the rally the day prior. It really helps to highlight what issues Haley thinks matter most to American voters.

First Day with Haley Campaign

    Today was my first day with the Haley campaign, and it was an amazing experience. The beginning of the day was spent canvassing. It was a lot of fun being able to have conversations with voters, even if the people who didn't agree with our message. Even if they were not already on-board with the Haley campaign, the majority of voters were at least willing to hear me out and I felt I may have been able to change a few opinions. At the end of the day, regardless of what people may think is the best way of going about it, everyone wants what is best for America. Being able to talk to voters from all over the political spectrum really helps to illuminate that fact. 
    After canvassing, we moved on to setting up and participating in a Haley rally in Irmo. It was a great venu for such an event, and the rally did not dissapoint. There was a great turnout, and we managed to give away a lot of merchandise. It was such an honor to be able to participate in such an event, and I look forward to the days ahead on this campaign.

    

Trip to South Carolina

We just got to our hotel in South Carolina. It was an incredibly long trip, though I had a great time getting to know some of my classmates better. Travelling always takes a toll on me, and I can't wait to get to bed. We received our schedules for this trip this morning, and I can see that it is going to be very packed with a lot of cool events. I look forward to getting to work in the morning.

One more day!!!

Today is the last day before heading out for South Carolina tomorrow morning. We have spent a lot of time preparing for this trip, and our itinerary is being finalized. In the coming weeks, we will be visiting many political establishments within the state. In addition to this, I will be having the privilege of working with the presidential campaign of Nikki Haley. I'm excited to get to work on the ground-level of a campaign, and I hope that we can make a difference. 

First Post

Hello! My name is Dante Rubino and welcome to my blog. Very soon, as part of The Road to the White House program, I will be travelling to South Carolina and gaining firsthand experience with the presidential primaries. I am very eager for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the machinations of a major political campaign, and hope to learn as much as possible while I am there.