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California College Republicans march on San Fran

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

More 400 College Republicans representing 30 schools participated in a march from fisherman’s wharf to pier 39 and back again chanting “hey hey, ho ho, Barack Obama’s gotta go” or “no new taxes” or “say no to the dems, we are not your atms”.
Unsurprisingly, the rally was “met with middle fingers and cries of ‘racism’ […]

Case for Maryland as “Most Improved” State Fed

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Maryland made many strides, despite being one of the bluest states:
Increased statewide activities from a handful, to over two dozen statewide events starting last summer and going through this coming weekend, some included:
* Two MDGOP Conventions (increased our recognition in state party; CR Hospitality Suite)
* House energy protest on House […]

Poll open: “Most Improved” State Federation

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Of the following, which state federation improved the most over the course of the last year?
Arizona
Delaware
Iowa
Kansas
Maryland
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Texas
UPDATE: Iowa takes a big lead. My question: whatever happened to “don’t mess with Texas?…”

Case for Iowa as “Most Improved” State Fed

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Iowa’s case:
One year in Iowa…
1. State party would not speak to CR’s last year; now giving $2,500 to IFCR
2. Expanded from 15 chapters to 24
3. Four chapters (including biggest chapter) threatening to leave federation are now strong contributors to federation
4. Went from invisible to highly regarded in state house and senate
5. […]

Missouri voted Best State Federation

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

In a bruising battle between Missouri and California, Missouri emerges victorious in our poll seeking which state College Republicans across the country thought had the best federation over the course of the next year.
Missouri was up, then California was up, then Missouri was up, then California was up, then Missouri went up one last time, […]

Case for Arizona as “Most Improved” State Fed

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Wishing he had more than 125 words, the following was submitted by Matt Wharton, former Chairman of the AZ College Republicans.
In one year the Arizona College Republicans have:
1. Starting account balance, $500 in April 2008. $10,000+ raised over the course of the year, more than any administration in recent history.
[…]

Polling Open: Which State Fed is the BEST

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Please vote in the CR Nation poll to the left, and by doing so voice your opinion on which College Republican State Federation is the best in the country.
In the very early going, it looks like a tight race will emerge between two Midwest titans, Michigan and Missouri.
UPDATE: California takes a big early lead. Will […]

Case for Texas as “Most Improved” State Fed

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

As put by Chairman Lance Kennedy:
Texas deserves to be called the “Most Improved” Federation because since November 8, 2009 it has:
1. Made a complete 180 in regards to standing in CRNC and in the Party in general.
2. Tripled its existing chapters (15 to 45).
3. Raised $25,000 for speakers and chapter resources (from a -$200 balance).
4. […]

California, Missouri make bet over “Best Fed” poll

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Its being reported that California and Missouri have made a bet over the presently open poll which gauges which state federation College Republicans think is the best in the land.
The terms of the bet are as follows:
(1) The loser must produce a video describing why the winner really is the best state federation;
(2) Take the […]

Case for Kansas as “Most Improved” State Federation

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

The case for Kansas:
Here is how the Kansas Federation of College Republicans has improved in just one year.
The Federation went from only having two active chapters to eight. Kansas gained a congressional seat when CRs helped elect Lynn Jenkins. Her district is home to CR chapters at Kansas State University, Washburn University, Benedictine College, […]

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