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A proven leader in Nebraska

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Former Nebraska Governor (and Secretary of Agriculture) Mike Johanns is running for Chuck Hagel’s seat in Nebraska in one of the lower-profile races this year.

A solid first commercial. This is a seat we must win, and a loss in Nebraska probably means we were routed across the country.

State of affairs in LA

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Many political pundits view U.S. Senate race in Louisiana between Democrat incumbent Mary Landrieu and Republican John Kennedy as the best hope for Republicans to gain a senate seat this election cycle.
The LA College Republicans agree and are excited about playing a larger role in the electoral politics the Bayou state. Their […]

“Without precondition”

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

The RNC’s latest wed ad, attacking Obama’s naivety surrounding his statements that he would meet with rogue nations “without precondition”.

Drag Queens acceptable, Bush unacceptable.

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Words MA Congressman Barney Frank lives by.
When drag queens came to campus at Furman University — a South Carolina college — professors denounced Christian students as closed-minded bigots. They argued the students should be accepting of varying viewpoints.
The professors should practice what they preach. Now that President Bush is set to deliver the […]

Updated state chair training list

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

The CRNC is holding a state chair training on the dates of June 19-22. For all state chairs, the CRNC will be reimbursing up to $300 for a plane ticket. The CRNC will also be providing hotel rooms for state chairs and some meals.
If you are a state chair, you should have already […]

Vets for Freedom releases ad

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Vets for Freedom, a group of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, released its first internet advertisement today. There are several prominent College Republicans who currently or in the past have been affiliated with Vets for Freedom. To name just a few, Dan Bell, former executive director of the Missouri College Republicans and Nick […]

New STORM impact levels

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

The CRNC has recently has seen fit to rename the STORM impact levels. The newly renamed levels are as follows, listed from smallest to largest:
Raindrop
Drizzle
Storm Cloud
Thunder Clap
Lightning Bolt
Cyclone
Hurricane

Minnesota CRs recap the year

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

We’ve said this before, and we’ll say it again: More CR federations and chapters should be utilizing YouTube. It is a tremendous resource for reaching other college students. Just do it.

CR Getaway

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

The New York College Republicans have announced their annual trip to Keuka Lake. The trip will be from June 20-22 and will consist of an executive board meeting, as well as a wine tour of the surrounding area.
The cost will is $45 per person and includes two night in a cabin. Payment is […]

CR candidate update: MT: Steve Dogiakos

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Steve Dogiakos is the chairman of the University of Montana College Republicans. He is running for the state house in district ninety-three (93). That district is located in the city of Missoula (in New York they’d call it a neighborhood) and includes the University of Montana campus.
The district is very liberal (but by […]

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