Generation XXI Votes: Joe Rittler WXXI (WXXI) - 26-year-old Joe Rittler is the communications director for the Monroe County Democratic caucus. But unlike many young people in politics, he wasn't the class president type. For him, the political is extremely personal - his first foray into politics was sparked by the Terri Schiavo controversy and the death of a family member, and ultimately led to a bid for the Parma Town Board. © Copyright 2009, WXXI