Cohen Bell introduces himself as a general studies major who is motivated to vote so their views can help their preferred political party. They believe the biggest issue is improving mental health support for veterans, and they like the current economic and gun policies. Cohen learned elections beyond the presidency are important and wants to learn how Texas government compares to others. The largest political issue in Texas is border control and immigration. Texas has a big influence on presidential elections and equal representation in Congress. Cohen resolved to always vote in all elections and pay attention to local government.

1. First Slide
 My name is Cohen Bell. I
am a general studies
major right now.

2. Second Slide
 I think one thing that motivates me to vote is just the
fact that voting is a way in which your opinion your
voice matters. So its important to vote so that you
can help the party your views align with.
 I really think one of the biggest things that I think
needs to be addressed is the mental health of vets. I
think we need to put more money into programs
designed to help veterans dealing with PTSD and
other conditions. There’s so many other issues from
border control, to child hunger, etc.
 I really like where our economy is headed right now
under President Trump. I also like how he is
protecting the right to bear arms something I think
does not need change.

3. Third Slide
Well one thing I learned that I was unaware of is how big elections
besides the presidential election is. It made me realize that it is
important to vote even when it is not the presidential election.
I would like to learn more about how good Texas government is
compared to the rest of the states government and what makes them
better or worse than other states.

4. Fourth Slide
 I think the biggest political issue
for Texas is going to be border
control. I think its good to have
immigrants as long as they
come in legally and I think if
there’s ever a scenario where
we just allow illegal immigrants
to just come in freely at an
alarming rate it could jeopardize
Texas as it is right now and
bring potentially negative
results.

5. Fifth Slide
 Well I think it has a huge influence on
who the president is going to be. If
Texas would ever flip to a blue state,
then that would basically decide the
election before it even started.
 Besides that Texas has just as much of
an influence as far as in the senate and
house as other states do.

6. Sixth Slide
 Always vote in any government elections! I said that earlier, but I realize
that my vote does matter and that I need to vote.
 Pay attention to my local government because I can have an opinion and
idea of how my government should be running things and that if it is not
the way I want it then I can have a voice and effect change.