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It’s the first official weekly meeting of the Harvard College Democrats, “the largest and most active political advocacy organization on campus,” according to the pamphlets being distributed at the door. Things immediately quiet down when Eric P. Lesser ’07, president of the Harvard Democrats, takes the stage, dressed to impress in business casual attire. After a couple of quips about the Bush administration, the self-proclaimed liberal begins to incite the crowd about the upcoming midterm elections. “Do you want to be a part...
...Shepard says. Phone-banking, street-corner canvassing, and even going door-to-door in regions where the stakes are high have become routine procedures for students in both parties. At last Thursday’s debate in Harvard Hall 202, sponsored by H-Vote, Dems leader Lesser and legislative director Kyle A. Krahel ’08 squared off against Jeffrey Kwong ’09 and Colin J. Motley ’10 of the HRC to answer questions posed by fellows from the Institute of Politics (IOP). Democrats took seats on the left while conservatives?...
...It’s this desire to affect and change what’s going on in the country,” says Lesser. “You get this sense that you’re involved in something much bigger than yourself.” It’s difficult to imagine a bunch of over-achieving Ivy-Leaguers taking such an altruistic approach to the election without considering how impressive it will eventually look on their resumes. However, these student activists appear to be much less interested in reaping the personal benefits than they do with using their...
Harvard College Democrats President Eric P. Lesser ’07, flanked by teammate Kyle A. Krahel ’08, said that Republicans are cutting funding for student loans at a time when tuition costs are outpacing inflation...
...president of the Harvard College Democrats, Eric P. Lesser said that Harvard’s proximity to New Hampshire and its resources--including professors’ advice and student volunteers--draw candidates to Harvard...