Paving a Road to His Future: Kenton Ngo, Blogger & Next Generation Politico

A lot of bright kids hear their parents or teachers dote on them, exclaiming, "He's going to grow up to be President," or, "She's the future of America." That is a nice boost to a kid's ego and a simple way to nurture a healthy sense of self-esteem, but few children ever actually take those words to heed. Choosing a political future lacks the attractiveness of the life of an athlete, a movie star, or even an artist.

Too, the life of a public official promises a tough beginning, generally fraught with tedious, intense study of history and public policy. It also demands a fierce sense of competition, the likes of which will not be found in the average locker room. Then there is the need for a strong will, cast-iron ethics, and exhaustive self-promotion (without allowing the ethics to rush).

Top that off with the need for a separate career to propel a person into position for a political post, and the number of kids willing to travel down the road to public office drops dramatically. The kind of commitment a person needs for that life is a tall order for most adults, and it is even tougher for a teenager. Many youth-rooted political aspirations flag in college; most of these same aspirations never make it out of high school. It is not surprising that most bright kids you meet consider politics stale and uninteresting.

But then, you haven't met Kenton Ngo.

At fifteen, this Springfield, Virginia, high school sophomore is not just forging a path to a future political career- he is paving a road to that end. His industrious nature, tireless attitude, unobtrusive style, and brimming intelligence almost assure his name a place on a future election ballot. A quick look at his current résumé lets you know that this young man is the real deal. He is active campaigner for political candidates whom he endorses.