We've had some interesting (and exciting) news with regards to the caucuses for the McCain team! With the results coming in from New Hampshire, we came in a strong lead, giving us a little boost here in Nevada, which is exactly what we needed when everyone has been working 10-12 hour days.

With a week left till the caucus, we have been out in full force. There have been events ranging from rallies, phone rooms, and volunteers walking around neighborhoods throughout the state. It has been fascinating seeing how the campaign is flowing together, and it's all because of the enthusiastic and excited volunteers putting forth their strong efforts statewide.

But back to the issues...after reviewing McCain's immigration platform, I dived into the economy. This is one of the most important issues for me, as this problem affects us all, no matter how young. With the country running a 9 trillion dollar deficit, something needs to be done.

John McCain believes in exercising fiscal discipline rather then the flippant spending of American citizens’ tax money. He promises to spend responsibly rather than frivolously. Excessive spending and borrowing must stop.

As with any budget, it is good to have a plan, something that you can follow closely. McCain wants this plan to be open to the public, letting us know exactly what our Government is doing with our money. With this kind of transparency we can feel comfortable with our Governmental programs.

This brings me to his next platform: Governmental programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. McCain believes in bipartisan participation and cooperation in tackling these grave issues.  There is no easy answer, but there is a good answer, and that can be found through cooperation.

That was my favorite part, the acknowledgement that one party cannot do it on their own. We need each others help to better America. Before we can address any problem in our society, we must work together. United we stand, right?