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The underdog story of Will Haskell, who became a Democratic state Senator in 2018 at age twenty-two--taking on an incumbent who had been undefeated for Haskells entire life and earning an endorsement from President Obama--is an inspiring and wise blueprint for how you can change the world...get engaged and fight for the future you want (Tammy Duckworth). President Obama left office with these parting words for Americans: If youre disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run for office yourself. Twenty-two-year-old Will Haskell decided to do just that. If he ran for office and won, he would become the youngest state Senator in Connecticut history. For years, Haskells hometown had reelected the same politician who opposed passing paid family leave, fought increases in the minimum wage, and voted down expansions of voting rights. Haskells own vision for Connecticuts future couldnt be more different, and he couldnt stand the idea of an uncontested election. In 2018, he would be a college grad looking for his first job. Why not state Senator? When Haskell kicks off his campaign in the spring of his senior year, hes an unknown college kid facing a popular incumbent whos been in office for over two decades--as long as Haskells been alive. Haskells campaign manager is his roommate, and his treasurer is his girlfriends mom. He doesnt have any professional experience. But he does have a powerful message: theres no minimum age to being on the right side of history. Six months later, Haskells shocking upset victory gives him a historic seat in the state Senate and the responsibility to serve the 100,000 constituents in his district. Like any first job, his first term as a legislator is filled with trial and error. Creating a program that funds free tuition at Connecticuts community colleges--nice work. Falling asleep on the senate floor--needs improvement. In the tradition of Pete Buttigiegs Shortest Way Home and Greta Thunbergs No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference, this is a call to action for young people to engage fully in public life at this critical moment for our democracy and our planet (Jon Ossoff).Will Haskell was elected in 2018 to represent seven towns, including his hometown, in the Connecticut State Senate. Just a few months after graduating from college, he and his roommate-turned-campaign manager unseated a Republican incumbent who had been in the legislature for longer than Will had been alive. Their campaign activated an army of young volunteers who were energized by the fight to end gun violence, and together they broke a tie in the Senate by flipping the district Blue. In the Senate, Will serves as the Chair of the Transportation Committee and the Vice Chair of the Government Administration and Elections Committee. His spent his first term focusing on college affordability, transportation improvements, and voting rights. In 2019, he helped create Connecticuts free community college program, so that every high school graduate has an opportunity to pursue a degree. He lives in Westport, Connecticut, and is still dating his lab partner from high school physics. 100,000 First Bosses is his first book.Book specifications:Dimensions: 211 x 142Author: Will HaskellCover type: PaperbackPublishing Year: 2023Publishing Month: 1Pages: 240Language: EnglishPublisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & SchusterWeight: 236 g
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