If by working for this senator you will not be able to maintain a professional demeanor then absolutely turn the opportunity down. However, if you can keep your personal views from impacting your interactions with the staff then what a great job. I personally think that always staying on one side or the other; and not opening your mind to different view points, especially in politics, makes one very closed-minded and ineffective. How better to debate and formulate your platform than knowing the whys of the other side? There are lots of stories out there and understanding peoples motivations will only help in the long run. I do not think it would “tank” other progressive jobs in the future… you are only a sophomore in high school.
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