Doyle Dreams of Presidency

Natasha Levey, Staff Writer

Senior Marc Doyle aspires to one day represent the hopes and dreams of the American people.

“I’d love to be President,” Doyle said.

Though Doyle’s dream might seem ambitious, Doyle has covered a large amount of ground and is already a presence during election season.

“I helped run a campaign in September [for the 8th Middlesex State Representative Trish Vanaria]. I created lists of streets and she would go down the streets, meeting people along the way. It was my job to make it efficient,” Doyle said. “I also managed putting out the signs that you see along the sides of the road for Charlie Baker and Trish Vanaria.”

“I also acted as an aide in fundraising events and stuff. I would handle money and checks so she could talk. If there was someone more important, I would cut off her conversation and introduce her to them. My candidate lost, but at least the governor [Charlie Baker] won,” Doyle said.

A strict conservative, Doyle’s interest in politics blossomed during the 2008 Obama versus McCain presidential election.

“During middle school, kids would just come in with their parents’ opinions… [debating with them] was like shooting fish in a barrel because they didn’t actually know anything,” Doyle said.

Doyle’s ability to provide thoroughly supported arguments comes from the rigorous hours he puts in on his own time.

“[I spend] maybe three hours per day, [doing] research and reading the Economist,” Doyle said.

Doyle’s thoughts for future change deal not only with politics, but with the attitude displayed by politicians.

“I want to get rid of the “its for me” idea. I believe [politicians are] all out for themselves instead of voters,” Doyle said.

“They say things that will get them elected and don’t really do them when they get into office, or else they do them and then feel torn,” Doyle said. “That’s why I’m going to go where my actions will get me elected. Probably down South.”