Tim Farnsworth, who is providing information about John McCain's positions for the 2008 election forum, is a senior double major in political science and global and international studies with a minor in public policy administration. He is a member of Oswego's Civic Engagement Coalition and attended the Republican National Convention earlier this year through the Washington Center's Presidential Seminar program.

Farnsworth grew up in a military family, which he attributes to always being interested in politics. But it wasn't until he returned to college at the age of 24 that he really became serious about it. "Each new year since, I've become more interested in it," Farnsworth said. He started as a student senator for Mackin Hall, and last year was chief of staff for SA President Josh Miller.

He also hosts a political topic radio show at 6 p.m. Thursdays on WNYO. Farnsworth has regular contributors and guests, including Oswego professors. "We try to bring in faculty to provide their expertise, bring them out of the classroom, engage them in a different way," he said. Farnsworth's show will host both competitors for the 48th State Senate district in the coming weeks: incumbent Democrat Darrell Aubertine on Oct. 16 and Republican challenge Dave Renzi on Oct. 30.