Someone has to speak for the about 650,000 residents living in northern West Virginia, and Rep. David McKinley says while he is that voice, he and other members of Congress are not special people.

McKinley, R-W.Va., spoke Wednesday to students in the advanced placement U.S. government and politics class at Wheeling Park High School. McKinley was quizzed on a variety of topics, including his thoughts on political satire. McKinley said he enjoys it - for the most part.

"Sometimes it gets ripe, and I think they get overly harsh," McKinley said. "I think it's fun. You just have to roll with it. As I've said before, we're not special people. I'm a simple engineer. I'm just like your folks - but I've got a different job."

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