<p>doesn't a page just prove that you were related to a congressman, as they are the ones that nominate you?</p>
<p>lol, 99% of what you think a congressman does personally, their staff actually does. so no, a congressman doesnt personally nominate people for being a page</p>
<p>so then you will have to be related to the aides of a congressman. Classic nepotism.</p>
<p>actually in many cases the page nomination process is a highly competitive one. I had to contact my congressman and ask him for the application packet, which multiple people filled out and submitted to his office. I don't know who makes the decisions in his office but whoever it was didn't know me and chose me out of the applicant pool. granted, some pages are nominated because their dad works in the capitol or because their mom works with the congressman, but in no way is that the rule</p>