After 30 years on the UD campus, the College Democrats have finally gained full funding from the University. This is huge! Until last week, the allotment of funds to partisan groups was half that of other groups in an attempt to keep the University from favoritism. However, in a joint effort with the College Republicans and College Libertarians over the past semester, we have finally proven our case. This is a huge step forward for UD, as it now recognizes the great potential for a more civic-minded student body. What does this mean for the future of the Dems? Better programming, more trips and programs, bigger name speakers, and free food! :) So look for some free pizza at this week's meeting among all our smiles of success!
Don't forget to buy a College Dems T-Shirt. There's no better time to sport your pride in the party! Come next fall and the Presidential election, everyone will have one!
Other news:
- On Tuesday April 29th at 8:30 in the Scrounge, a left-wing comedian named Lee Camp will be performing. Apparently he's appeared on Law and Order: SVU, so that makes me really want to go...
- We are planning a trip down to DC on May 10. We hope to possibly tour the Capitol and maybe go to the Spy Museum. If you are interested, come to our meetings to learn more or e-mail Liz at elcoyne@udel.edu and put something about College Dems in the subject!
- The Annual College Democrats/College Republicans debate is happening May 6th. Look forward to more details!
By the way, I crack up every time I see this video below. Maybe you will too:
Diebold Accidentally Leaks Results Of 2008 Election Early
It's certainly been awhile...
Obviously, this blog has been somewhat abandoned since spring break. Please accept our most sincere apologies, as we suspect the multitudes of readers out there have really been lost without it... Also, look forward to this Pennsylvania voter's reaction to last night's election in the days to come!
Tonight we are hosting a big event - a panel discussion called Confronting America's Health Care Crisis. The panel will include:
-Matt Denn, DE Insurance Commissioner
-Marianne Palley, UD Political Science Professor
-Kathy Jarvis, Physical Therapist
This is a great forum to learn how current health care policies will affect you, especially for you graduating seniors! The forum lasts from 6:30 until 8:00 pm in Purnell 115, and I'm told there will be home-made cookies! We are asking that everyone please bring a donation to benefit Kerri Jarvis, who is currently fighting against the chronic pain disease, RSD. To learn more about this disease, check out www.rsdhope.org.
Also - if you haven't bought your new College Dems t-shirt yet, bring $10 tonight and you can pick it up. While canvassing in PA last week, we had several people take pictures of them and ask how they could get one. So get one while they're hot!
3:00 AM Ringing Phone Wars
By Paul Ruiz,
I am getting so sick of 3 AM Ringing phone ads. It was creative to begin with, emphasized Hillary's "experience" at first, but now it's just so old.
There are two new ringing phone ads--one released from the Clinton campaign, and the response by the McCain campaign.
Just to portray humorously, lets put this sequentially:
Hillary Clinton's initial "Children" ad:
Barack Obama's response:
Hillary's Second Phone ad:
John McCain's response:
How many creepy old man voice overs are there?
I am getting so sick of 3 AM Ringing phone ads. It was creative to begin with, emphasized Hillary's "experience" at first, but now it's just so old.
There are two new ringing phone ads--one released from the Clinton campaign, and the response by the McCain campaign.
Just to portray humorously, lets put this sequentially:
Hillary Clinton's initial "Children" ad:
Barack Obama's response:
Hillary's Second Phone ad:
John McCain's response:
How many creepy old man voice overs are there?
