Yes, you need substance in politics - but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
No matter where you stand politically - even if you're unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government.
I don't want to express my opinion about actual politics, because if I do, I have to be responsible for my decision.
Politics is a science. You can demonstrate that you are right and that others are wrong.
As soon as you start writing about how human beings interact with each other socially, you're into politics, aren't you?
My approach to politics is that I'm not a Democrat or a Republican. I'm an American and I always support candidates I think are great for the country.
When you cover politics, you realize that knowing how to talk about character matters more and more. The way we hold ideas is more important than the ideas.
Of course, my own political beliefs inform the ideas I come up with.
I am not a politics wonk. I like the idea of my writing reflecting more about who I am or other people.
Politics is a lot of serendipity. You're in the right place and the right time and you've got the right message, and it either connects for you or, or it doesn't.
I never think that anything I'm writing is bluntly political in any way. I'm not going for commentary.