Day to Day Activities - Thursday, June 19, 2008

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan swears in officials during joint session of General Assembly
BY JEREMNY WILLOUGHBY
BOYS STATE CITIZEN
RICHARDSON CITY

With a grand escort of business dressed, young men, Robin Carnahan found her way to the stage last night during the general assembly. She received a proper introduction with a reading from her biography.

She was honored with the invitation to come and speak at MBS. Carnahan swore all of the newly elected officials into their roles throughout the MBS governmental society.

Due to the assembly, Robin Carnahan was not able to inform the audience of her past, present, and future. Within her biography, MBS citizens learned that she maintained her families farm of 900 acres, full of farmland, Angus cattle, and a group of cow to calf pair. While serving as Secretary of State, Carnahan has hired a partner to help maintain the farmland.

The farm was passed down to her from her father, Mel Carnahan. He unfortunately passed away after serving as Missouri’s State Treasurer, Lt. Governor, and Governor. Mrs. Carnahan had stated that her father’s death did have an impact on her political career. Mel taught Secretary Carnahan a lot about public service. Lessons were taught that life wasn’t about perks or politics, but about getting things done for people, to relate to her peers.

Coming from the small town of Rolla, Missouri, Robin Carnahan learned that, “small places give the opportunity to listen and respect people from every aspect of life.”

Never think too small of yourself is the message that was portrayed by Secretary of State Robin Carnahan. This message has been proven true by every citizen and member of this 69th session of MBS.

State Officials take office
BY TIM COOPER
BOYS STATE CITIZEN
INGLE CITY

Last night the newly elected state officials were sworn in. Although they appeared on stage without their nametags, it is common knowledge that the Nationalists of MBS have swept the election, as only three Federalist candidates have taken office.

“The election sweep of the Nationalist Party definitely had to do with their organization, and they just came across more respectfully (than the Federalist candidates),” said Federalist Garrett Derr, associate circuit judge. “They were excellent speakers, and seemed to get things done. They had a lot of pride, and in my opinion, deserved to win.”

Throughout the week, many issues have been under debate by both parties. Speeches at the joint party rally on Wednesday night covered various aspects of each party’s platform, and surely had an impact on the votes that were cast in Thursday’s election.

Austin Johnson of Crowder commented on the rally, saying, “In my opinion, Sparkman’s comments in his speech were really divisive and seemed to turn people off.”

One may wonder how frequently MBS elections lean predominantly to a particular party as dramatically as they have in the 69th session.

“This really doesn’t happen that often. It usually just depends on the candidates,” said David Silverstein, Gambrel assistant city counselor. “As the week goes on, the number of straight-ticket votes really decreases. The views of the citizens as a group really don’t vary as much as the color of their nametags.”

The MBS 2008 state officials from the Nationalist Party are: Gov. Michael Jones; Secretary of State Jordan Sheets; Attorney General Miles Figg; Treasurer Samuel Lorey; Auditor Jaron Fowler; Supreme Court Justices Caleb Phillips, Frank Johnson, Alex Reinisch, Benjamin Seidel and Solomon Williams. The only statewide officials elected from the Federalist Party were: Lieutenant Gov. Robert Revis and Supreme Court justices Benjamin Johnson and Danny Cisar.