Other members of the media opted to do research in their areas of coverage.Terence Samuel, who handles Congressional coverage for U.S. News, said he would look at the “divided political pie” that characterizes U.S. politics today and its effect on American democracy.
Samuel said that though conventional wisdom holds American voters want a two-party government to preserve a manner of checks and balances, the result may be less beneficial than many expect.
Study groups will get underway as fellows get settled into their new surroundings.
Franken—who received 90 applications for 10 or 15 spots—said selecting students for his group was a daunting task
“There’s so many incredible kids,” he said. “It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.”
—Staff writer William C. Martin can be reached at wmartin@fas.harvard.edu.