The next few months are going to be very busy for the College Democrats and College Republicans. The two groups are gearing up for the upcoming presidential election. The campaign season is in full swing, with Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket and Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin on the Republican ticket, both organizations are making plans to help their candidate take the White House in January.
According to Brandon Hines, public relations director for the College Republicans, the CRs have plans to hit the campaign trail at the grassroots level in both Pennsylvania and Virgina. In the weeks leading up to the election, task forces will be sent to key battleground states to help get out the vote. The College Democrats have similar plans, including campaign trips to Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire and frequent trips to Virginia to help out in races there.
Both organizations will be holding debate watch parties and will be hosting several get-out-the-vote events here on campus. According to Matt Ingoglia, the College Democrats have created several events to bring in freshmen – to add to their estimated membership of 1500 – including last night’s Barack-and-Bowl, a social event that took place in the Hippodrome. The College Republicans will be hosting a John McCain week, which will highlight the candidate’s accomplishments and goals for his presidency if elected.
Both groups stressed the importance of the youth vote and their dedication to reaching out to new voters. In addition to the presidential election, both organizations will be helping their parties’ candidates in local elections throughout the DC Metro area.
For more information, visit: www.gwcollegedemocrats.com or www.gwrepublicans.com
- Alex Laska
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