November 2, 2008

James Kotecki

Posted: 05:50 PM ET

James Kotecki, 23, hosts KoteckiTV for Politico.com.

He went to school to study international relations, but James Kotecki is an expert in something totally different: YouTube. From his Georgetown University dorm room, Kotecki started a politically-focused videoblog he called, “the vlog of vlogs.”

Equipped only with a cheap webcam and raw talent for political satire, Kotecki started producing videos to find his voice online as a commentator. He also tapped the candidates' YouTube channels, to request interviews with them. It worked. Ron Paul and Mike Gravel showed up for interviews in James’ dorm room!

Now 23, James writes, produces and hosts KoteckiTV for Politico.com. He releases new video blogs every day. Hey, it’s not the financial job he was planning but he’s definitely found his niche this political season.

Update: Watch the CNN.com Live interview

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doug

November 19th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

So what the different between him and talk radio greed wallstreet style let just hope this guy doesn't leave the tax payers on the hook from his school loans???

Damar

November 20th, 2008 11:58 am ET

I think that James is good at what he does which is producing and host KoteckiTV for Politico.com and its amazing how he releases new video blogs every day.

-East Middle School student from Ms. Britt Class

hunter

November 20th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

This is a good blog because with just a cheap webcam he stared his own little show and now he writes.

-Student from East Middle

maribella

November 20th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I think that when he started inventing a program he was really smart to do that. It is a really good that you make videos every day. It makes me want to watch them right now.

nayeli2

November 21st, 2008 12:34 pm ET

I think he is smartand he make vide because that hes favorite thing to do on his life.

Trey from Ms. Britt's Class

December 5th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

What do you do on your free time, you look like you would like to play sports and games.

Maria

December 5th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

OMG you’re so creative. And your imagination can take you anywhere!!

clemy

December 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Well I think that it was really smart of you to only use a cheap webcam. Its cool that you started making videos all over the world.
By: Ms. Britt’s Students

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