INTERN SPOTLIGHT: RANDAN SWINDLER

Throughout the year, but most especially in the summer, Sen. DeMint's D.C. office plays host to several interns looking to experience life in our nation's capital. Most hale from South Carolina, while a few trickle in from other parts of the country. Over the next few days we plan to spotlight the interns who have joined our staff for the month of June. Introducing Randan Swindler of Blythewood, S.C.: As a native South Carolinian, it is my privilege to be working in our nation’s capital with my senator, Mr. Jim DeMint. I grew up outside of Columbia in a small town called Blythewood, filled with farmland and neighbors always willing to help. After graduating from Ridge View High School I began my journey into the real world by enrolling at The University of South Carolina. For the past three years I have been studying English literature and political science, both of which continue to captivate my interest. As my admiration for politics began to bloom, I applied to work within state government as an intern for Gov. Mark Sanford. This experience proved to be truly beneficial in helping me apply the concepts from the classroom into the reality of South Carolina’s government. During my tenure with Gov. Sanford I decided I wanted to spend my last summer as an undergrad working in Washington, D.C. I was thrilled to be invited to work with Sen. DeMint and his staff and looked forward to experiencing a little bit of the south while I was away from home. Thus far my experience in D.C. has provided me with a small insight into the workings of our national government. I am happy to report that Sen. DeMint is just as humble and kind as everyone back home described him, with a staff that continues to exemplify these characteristics through their own benevolence. Over the next eight weeks I look forward to fully grasping all that this office does to ensure the success of both South Carolina and the great people who call it home.

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