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On a separate note: Max, one of Vote Smart's researchers, had the opportunity to attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last week! He traveled to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention in July, and in keeping with Vote Smart's nonpartisan stance, also attended the DNC to spread the word about our organization.
Throughout the week, Max spoke with delegates, protesters, donors, and campaign officials about their goals for the election and what they are seeing in the nationwide 2024 races. He said his most meaningful conversations took place with attendees who recognized Vote Smart by reputation or from personal use. For those who already knew about Vote Smart, Max said many people were curious to know what changes we are making to meet the evolving information landscape, and how our research is being used by voters.
Additional conversations included connecting with students interested in making an impact within the political landscape, and were drawn to Vote Smart's policy of nonpartisanship, along with the great internship programs we offer.
Overall, Max found that attending both the RNC and the DNC were extremely informative as a political researcher. He noted that both parties have
young, enthusiastic members seeking to improve the American economy - in housing prices, cost of living, and job growth - yet want to use very different government mechanisms to achieve those goals.
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