Politics & Government

RNC’s Youngest Delegate Tells His Story on Patch

The 17-year-old from Virginia is blogging about his experiences in Tampa and at the Republican National Convention.

Imagine being a teenager at one of the biggest political events in the country and not having to sit strictly on the sidelines.

Evan Draim doesn’t have to imagine. The 17-year-old Virginia resident is here in Tampa. He’s not only witnessing history – he’s a part of it. Draim is the youngest delegate to the 2012 Republican National Convention.

To make sure everyone back at home knows what he’s doing in Tampa, Draim is blogging on Mount Vernon Patch about his daily experiences. You can check out his posts and see the RNC through his eyes by visiting the

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