Mark Smith, JD, director of the Washington University in St. Louis Career Center, associate vice chancellor for students and failed Congressional candidate, is a loser.
“I failed on the campaign,” Smith said. “You either win or you lose, and that’s what you call someone who doesn’t win in a campaign — a loser.”
But Smith rebounded, earning a big promotion and having another child. He says running for Congress gave him invaluable insight into the electoral process and, more importantly, himself.
“I don’t think I would have been happy in Congress,” Smith said. “I like doing things. I like moving things forward and that’s not how Congress is working these days.”
