Andrew Jenks turns a Twitter war into a civil political dialogue. By Andrew Jenks Andrew Jenks Photo: MTV News DES MOINES, Iowa — If young people can change anything about politics, it’s the way we speak to each other. Whenever I write about politics, I mostly get civil tweets from those that agree and disagree. But sometimes I don’t. Earlier today, after tweeting about my experience so far in Iowa , I had the following exchange on Twitter with @TyKeeling: 1:52 p.m. – @TyKeeling: Wow @AndrewJenks. I thought he was different than most turns out he’s the same as any other media d—head now a days. 1:56 p.m. – Me: what do u mean? And can we be civil? “d—head”? really? 2:04 p.m. – @TyKeeling: k D—head was too far however the way Iowa has been represented, especially this year, has all been negative attention. 2:07 p.m. – @TyKeeling: and it seems that you, purposely or not, are feed right into that. 2:14 p.m. — Me: check out the blog , man. Talked to some really engaged smart young voters. Tweet me again if u think still not representing. 2:10 p.m. – @TyKeeling: After my early spontaneous rant about @AndrewJenks I have developed a new respect for him because unlike the rest, he cares what ppl think. 2:30 p.m. — Me: Yeah man. Let’s keep talking. So I went from “d—head” to mutual respect and continuing a civil dialogue where we can talk politics in less than 40 minutes. It’s possible … MTV is on the scene in Iowa! Head to Iowa.MTV.com for all our Iowa caucus coverage , and stick with PowerOf12.org throughout the presidential election season to follow Andrew Jenks on the campaign trail. Related Videos Barnstorming The Iowa Caucus With Andrew Jenks
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Iowa Caucus Coverage Earns ‘Respect’ From Twitter Hater
