Paths to Elected Office

This video originally aired on Sunday, October 23, 2005.

About This Video

Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) and Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) discuss their career paths to becoming members of Congress.

Discussion Questions

  1. What are some of the ways the two Representatives differed in their career paths before they became members of Congress?
  2. Do you think that having a degree should be a requirement for members of Congress? Why or why not?
  3. After watching both clips, do you think there is a “model” which one can follow to become a member of Congress?

Keywords

Campaigns and Elections, LEGISLATIVE, Speech

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Political Participation
  • U.S. House of Representatives

Speakers

  • Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
  • Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA)