Her parents' shared values, however, impressed upon Kobos and her two siblings compassion and concern for others. The family united to participate in food drives and deliver food baskets to the needy in her hometown of Billings on Easter and Thanksgiving. I think it just became part of me. Kobos' involvement in student politics is an extension of that ethic. A junior majoring in political science and history, Kobos sees the political process as a way to help people on a grander scale than delivering food baskets.
Government is a way to do that.
Kobos isn't affiliated with a political party, although she describes herself as a fiscal conservative and a liberal on social issues. She said the two aren't mutually exclusive. You have to spend a little to save a lot. You have to look long-term. I think too many politicians just look short-term.