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...wake of the midterm elections, some students are partying to celebrate victory while others are partying to drown their sorrows. But the leaders of both the Harvard College Democrats and the Harvard Republican Club (HRC)—which is throwing a “Drown Your Sorrows” party this Friday—say they will now focus their resources on addressing policy issues rather than dwelling on victories or losses past. “But today is a beginning, not an end. Now it is time to govern,” wrote Dems President Eric P. Lesser...
...that the midterm elections are over, Harvard students can finally turn their attention away from meaningless issues like abortion and the war in Iraq to the race that really matters.The UC’s presidential season will kick off officially later this month when candidates submit their declarations of intent. Even this early, there are a bevy of students with potential aspirations to lead the council. According to UC members who have spoken to candidates about their intentions and some potential candidates themselves, this year’s election will have at least three tickets, with the potential...
...government, political, or issue-related organization” in spite of the fact that large majorities of youth recognize the importance of politics. Although youth voter turnout is on the rise, it still lags far behind that of the rest of the population. During the last midterm election in 2002, turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds was a measly 23 percent as compared to 56 percent among voters over 25 according to CIRCLE. Although some young people may think that politicians are sleazy, corrupt, or flawed in their priorities, youth must not resign themselves to a political system that...
Reporters keep asking White House Press Secretary Tony Snow about President George W. Bush's "contingency plans" if Democrats were to win the House and/or Senate in today's midterm elections. Snow has been patiently explaining for weeks that no such formal plans are being made, since the President expects Republicans to defy the pundits and win both. Another top aide said, "If you think Karl [Rove] is spending any time thinking about losing, you're crazy...
...While Republicans had initially hoped the Congressional races would follow the customary pattern in which local loyalties and personalities dominate, this has indeed turned out to be the relatively rare phenomenon of a nationalized midterm election. The last time it happened was when Newt Gingrich led the Republicans to a surprise victory in 1994. This year, Democrats have had the wind at their backs all year long. Though George Bush is not on the ballot, his unpopularity is a drag on Republican candidates who are. Voters also tell pollsters they're distinctly pessimistic about the direction of the country...