16-Year-Old From Florida Wants To Run For President
- 9 years ago
Elijah Manley is a 16-year-old high school student living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His whole life he was told he couldn't do things; his sights were set too high. That isn't stopping him from pursuing his dreams... like running for President of the United States in 2016.
He has always been interested in politics. Throughout his life, he has met several politicians, foreign dignitaries and local congressman. They really helped to inspire him to begin this journey. A real turning point was in 2012 when Elijah worked on Barack Obama’s reelection campaign. “It was fascinating to see how a real campaign worked,” says Elijah.
He continues to work with several politicians on youth issues, including Congresswoman and DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Rep. Alcee Hastings, and other notable politicians. He is also an active member of the 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale's Leadership Academy, President of the Youth Assembly, a Criminal Justice student, and a Cadet Petty Officer 2nd Class in the Navy JROTC.
If Elijah wins the election, he can’t be inaugurated until he is 35. That small technicality isn’t holding him back from his mission. Thought people have their doubts, his mom has always been on his side offering her love and support. He hopes to prove everyone wrong and change the world. Elijah Manley for President!
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He has always been interested in politics. Throughout his life, he has met several politicians, foreign dignitaries and local congressman. They really helped to inspire him to begin this journey. A real turning point was in 2012 when Elijah worked on Barack Obama’s reelection campaign. “It was fascinating to see how a real campaign worked,” says Elijah.
He continues to work with several politicians on youth issues, including Congresswoman and DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Rep. Alcee Hastings, and other notable politicians. He is also an active member of the 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale's Leadership Academy, President of the Youth Assembly, a Criminal Justice student, and a Cadet Petty Officer 2nd Class in the Navy JROTC.
If Elijah wins the election, he can’t be inaugurated until he is 35. That small technicality isn’t holding him back from his mission. Thought people have their doubts, his mom has always been on his side offering her love and support. He hopes to prove everyone wrong and change the world. Elijah Manley for President!
Kids Are Awesome is just one of the entertaining and informative destinations in the HooplaHa – Life with a Smile programming network.
If you're sick of all the bad news in the media and looking for a dose of inspiration, HooplaHa will give you a reason to smile every day!
HooplaHa's mission, while a simple one, could not be more important: to make people smile as much as possible. Whether it be a bit of good news, an inspirational story, a fun video, a cute picture or a touching piece of music -- we want to put a smile on your face! Subscribe to any of our YouTube channel so you never miss our new videos.
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