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South Dakota convention recap

Friday, April 25th, 2008

I know this post comes later than normal considering South Dakota’s convention was last weekend, but late is better than never…
In South Dakota convention was held in at the University of South Dakota (Friday night) Vermillion (Saturday).
Friday night a speaker panel and social were held on the University of South Dakota campus. Students heard […]

DemTV

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

The College Democrats of Michigan have created a video program they call DemTV. Its intended to provide members with b-weekely policy updates. Although it called a program, its more a less a College Democrat with a video camera. The latest version of DemTV chronicles the Michigan College Democrat convention in East Lansing […]

Quote of the Day

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

For all the hype about Obamamania, one thing remains true: America is not a left-of center country. We are a right-of center country that values tradition, religion, and all the rights bestowed upon us by the Constitution — yes, Obama, even the 2nd Amendment.
- Pete Kirkham, executive director of NRCC

11th Commandment

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

In an e-mail to CR Nation, newly elected chairman of the Arizona College Republican addresses concerns expressed by fellow College Republicans:
Recently, an article on “CR Nation”, a popular College Republicans blog, cast the 2008-2009 Arizona Federation of College Republicans State Board in a negative light. This article proceeded to ask Arizona CR’s to respond with […]

Remember Willie Horton?

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

One of the political operatives behind the famous “Willie Horton” ad that helped Daddy Bush win the White House is back on the attack. In an ad released just a few days ago, Floyd Brown and the National Campaign Fund hope to do to Barack Obama what was done to Michael Dukakis 20 years ago.
“Weak” […]

Input wanted on chapter boxes

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

CRNC Executive Director Ethan Eilon is asking for your input on what should be included in this fall’s chapter boxes. In a post on the official CRNC blog, Eilon wrote:
We are pulling together our orders for the Fall 2008 chapter boxes and would love to hear ideas from you guys about what would help you […]

Pennsylvania

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

As many of you probably know, with 96% reporting, Hillary Clinton will likely defeat Barack Obama by a margin of 55%-45%.

Arizona convention

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

I must start out with an apology and a clarification.
First, an apology to the Arizona CRs for taking so damn long to post the recap of your convention. I have been busy, so busy that I think I have talked Sage, Rawhide and Cement Mixer into bringing on another writer.
Second, I […]

CR Composition Corner: It’s not the critic who counts…

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

A piece written by former California College Republican chairman Ryan Clumpner, responding to recent criticism of his leadership and the state of the California College Republican (CCR) Federation:
“It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. […]

Its about choices, but don’t make them choose….

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

After watching that video, you might ask: Why was Newt Gingrich in a climate change commercial with Nancy Pelosi? The answer is about choices. One type of campaigning makes voters choose which issues are more important to them in that particular election: it pits conservative issues (guns, faith, family values, taxes, […]

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