Get to know Rep. Jim McGovern 🎙️
Get to know Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-2) outside of politics in a new episode of Capitol Spotlight from CNCT.
Rep. Jim McGovern has been a Congressman since 1997 and is a ranking member of the House Rules Committee. Originally, he started on the Hill as an intern for Sen. George McGovern (no relation). Then, from 1981 to 1996, Rep. McGovern served as a senior Staffer for Rep. Joe Moakley.
Get to know more about Rep. McGovern...
🏠 Hometown: Worcester, MA
🎓 College: American University
🔗 CNCT with the Congressman about... Alfred Hitchcock films!
Listen to Rep. McGovern's episode to hear about his experience as a Member of Congress, his passion for ending world hunger, and his thoughts on bipartisanship.
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💬 Rep. McGovern talks about…
02:54: His upbringing
10:36: Staffers running for Congress & his experience
13:45: Food Stamp Challenge
17:55: Movie buff & favorite films
20:00: Family life
21:41: Cooking!
24:48: What people might not know about him
28:00: Congress then vs. Congress now
29:10: "All politics is personal..."
30:45: "To me, politics is about getting stuff done."
32:08: Rep. McGovern's debate style
33:25: "When you speak from the heart, it's better."
More on Rep. McGovern…
Rep. Jim McGovern represents the 2nd Congressional District of Massachusetts, which spans from Worcester to Pioneer Valley. Although Rep. McGovern is deeply passionate regarding local issues - such as nutrition and farming - he also shows great interest in foreign affairs.
The Congressman describes himself as a human rights advocate, which he fully realized in 1989 while investigating the murders of Jesuit priests in El Salvador. Since then, Rep. McGovern has been outspoken regarding his passion for human rights.
Some things you may not know: Rep. McGovern balances his responsibilities as a Member with his responsibilities as a husband and father! He finds time to connect with his family by cooking for them and going to the movies with them.
Rep. McGovern started on the Hill as an intern and is now a Member of Congress with 27 years of experience. Whether you're a Staffer considering running for office one day or you're looking for movie recommendations, you should get to know Rep. McGovern.