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Texas needs a board meeting

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Frequent commenter Ryan Murphy writes about Texas board meetings (or lack thereof) on his blog:
We’ve been told that we’ll have a meeting next month and the notice will be sent soon, but as yet we have not been given any specific dates or received our mandatory notice. To remind everyone, our TFCR constitution states that […]

Wisconsin College Republicans prepare for tomorrow’s elections

Monday, February 18th, 2008

From a press release distributed this morning:
Madison, WI - As the long awaited Wisconsin primary approaches, College Republicans from across the state are gearing up for exciting campaign and election activities. From hosting Presidential hopefuls to educating students on candidates’ positions, the enthusiasm is almost intoxicating.
This morning the UW Eau Claire College Republicans will […]

Quote of the Day

Monday, February 18th, 2008

No one is better prepared to lead our nation at these trying times than Sen. John McCain,” Bush said, standing alongside the Republican nominee-in-waiting in an airport hanger. “His character was forged in the crucible of war. His commitment to America is beyond any doubt. But most importantly, he has the right values and experience […]

Who’s next?

Monday, February 18th, 2008

One year ago at this time, Charlie Smith was uniting College Republican leaders behind him at a lavish retreat in the OC and announcing his candidacy at CPAC.
With less than 18 months before the 2009 election, no one has yet emerged as a contender for national chairman. CR Nation thinks it’s about time that discussion […]

Obama attracts MS state chair to event

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Barack Obama is a must-see for most college students. Even if you’re the state chair of a College Republican federation, apparently.
Senator Obama will visit Jackson, Mississippi on March 6. A reader tipped us off on an interesting attendee. Who is that, you ask?

Jessica is the state chair of the Mississippi College Republicans. Her mini-feed confirms […]

Another chapter pulls out of MFCR

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Kalamazoo College is the latest College Republicans chapter in Michigan to withdraw from the Michigan Federation of College Republicans (the statewide CR organization) under recently re-elected chairman Justin Zatkoff.
Recall that the University of Michigan and University of Detroit-Mercy have also withdrawn in recent months.
Here is the email Kalamazzo President Lauren Migliore sent to the MFCR […]

Can SuperDelegate save Hillary?

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Quote of the Day

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Mr. Obama could become president and derail everything because his understanding of economics is 100 percent wrong. … I must say I’m so scared about Mr. Obama becoming president. I can hardly tell you.
- Former economic adviser to President Reagan and current CNBC economic commentator Larry Kudlow

In our thoughts and prayers

Friday, February 15th, 2008

The Illinois College Republicans released the following statement on yesterday’s tragedy at Nothern Illinois University:
The incident at Northern Illinois University today struck close to home for everyone involved with the Illinois College Republican Federation. This evening all of our thoughts and prayers are with the faculty, staff, and students of NIU.
Illinois College Republican Federation […]

Eilon addresses Illinois College Republicans

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

In late January, the Illinois College Republican Federation held their annual convention. The below video is of Ethan Eilon, executive director of the CRNC, addressing attendees of the convention on the topic of the presidential primary.

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