Politics & Government

Westchase Youngster Gets Up Close and Personal With Political Process

Thousands turned out for the Barack Obama Rally on Thursday.

Jaden Waz, 9, is involved with student government at Corbett Prep. He made it a point to go to President Barack Obama's rally today in Tampa.

"He wanted to see a real presidential rally and view the process first hand," said Jennifer Dawson, owner of Dawson Dance Academy in Westchase. "He loved today's energy and excitement."

Dawson was happy to oblige her son.

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"I thought it was important for him to see the president in our home town," she said. "To feel the energy and excitement of politics and how 'the people' truly can make a difference when we work together."

 

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