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Gone Bananas? Congressman Faces Tough Elementary Questions
November 16, 2011
For a United States Congressmen, there are tough interviews that will always be remembered– Fox News, CNN and Byrneville Elementary School’s question about going bananas.
Congressmen Jeff Miller recently met with fourth and fifth graders at Byrneville Elementary, fielding questions on a variety of topics:
Do you like being a Representative?
“I do, but it gets kind of tiring. But I really enjoy getting to represent this part of the country,” Miller replied.
If you were president, what would you do to fix the budget?
“I would repeal Obamacare,” Miller said of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. “I agree with some of it, but not with how they did it.”
Have you ever met the president?
Yes, Miller said, pointing out that his invites to the White House are not that frequent with President Obama in office. “I’m a Republican, and he’s a Democrat,” Miller quipped.
Favorite TV News Network
Miller took a turn to ask a question, with an informal survey showing that the Byrneville fourth and fifth graders mostly watch Fox News, followed by ABC then CNN.
How did you get started?
Miller said that in school he was a member of a lot of clubs, including student Council and the Beta Club. “Just because I wanted to be president of a lot of stuff.”
What’s your favorite part of the job?
“Visiting with students in this part of the country,” Miller said. “don’t let anybody ever tell you that you don’t live the best country in the world.”
What’s the hardest part of your job?
Scheduling. “It’s hard to be everywhere I need to be.”
Would you want to be a U.S. Senator?
“I’ve never thought about running for the Senate,” he said.
How many houses do you have?
“One. And a pickup, and a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Washington.”
Did your job ever make you bananas?
Miller said he’s never actually gone bananas, but there is one big thing he’s learned that does cause him grief. “A lot of people don’t know what it’s like to go out and get a job. They depend on the government for everything,” he said. “That’s wrong.”
Final Thoughts
“They asked a lot of tough questions,” Miller said as he left Byrneville Elementary. “You know, I think that’s the first time ever at a school that I have been asked how much money I make.”
Pictured: Congressman Jeff Miller fielded questions recently from Byrneville Elementary School fourth and fifth grade students. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Comments
9 Responses to “Gone Bananas? Congressman Faces Tough Elementary Questions”
Then i guess you had a problem with Bill Clinton campaigning in MANY black churches in 92 and 96 and all through the 90s.and Al Gore doing the same thing in 2000.Since hes been out of office hes never stepped foot in a black church that im aware of.
Hello David, Dorthy ain’t in Kansas any more.
REGARDING:
“I am curious to know when it became unkosher, for an Elected Official to visit a school in her, or his district?”
Naw, she wasn’t griping about him speaking in a school. It seems he spoke in a church house at some point and she believes that is a violation of separation of church and state — or state and religion, if that’s different.
It seems a politician speaking in a church house is a violation of her religion and therefore everybody should avoid doing so. Some politicians should be afraid of being struck down by lightning, but that’s their problem.
David for education
Thanks to congressman Miller for spending some time with the children at Byrneville Elementary.
I would think questions in search of knowledge are easier for him than the questions that end with ARE YOU CRAZY ?
I remember when the late Senator Bob Sikes came to visit Jim Allen Elementary, we were thrilled to hear him speak, none of the adults were offended and no one used the word secular. I am curious to know when it became unkosher, for an Elected Official to visit a school in her, or his district?
Good questions from the kids!!!
Meeting in a church building does not a religious meeting make. The best audio-visual equipment, comfortable seats and spacious facilities are generally churches in the area. Unless of course you mean the decrepit civic center?
I have not intention is getting into a public argument. I have too much respect for what I consider proper behavior from a Politician.
I have lots of respect of politicians, that have the common sense, not to confuse the separation of church and politics.
Sorry, no, not all venues are appropriate to discuss politics.
Don’t forget he’s been in Century in a secular setting already. I imagine he’s been all over, some just remember some particular time. Besides, if he only went to secular settings, that would be denying opportunities to speak to people in other settings.
David for perfect balance
I am glad to see Representative Miller going to a school and responding to children’s questions.
I so wish as a Republican, that when he came to Pensacola, for a town hall meeting, he would have done so in a secular setting.