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• Video(s) of the Week... The True Meaning of Memorial Day

  Sometimes amidst our Memorial weekend BBQ's, vacations, and family reunions we miss the true meaning of today's holiday. Below are a few videos that serve as a good reminder to the significance of this day. God bless our troops who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation.
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  Posted: May 25, 2009, 1:23am EDT
  

• The Future of Ethanol in Question? - Globe Gazzette

  Grassley, Harkin worry about ethanol's future
  By JAMES Q. LYNCH, Globe Gazette Des Moines Bureau
  Iowa’s U.S. senators promised Thursday to fight any attempt to penalize the biofuels industry in the development of climate change legislation.
  
  Democrat Sen. Tom Harkin admitted there’s reason for concern as the Environmental Protection [...]
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  Posted: May 25, 2009, 1:15am EDT
  

• McKinley Getting in Touch with Supporters through Social Networking

  Senator Paul McKinley is now up on Twitter and Facebook, making every effort to get in contact with fellow Republicans that he will need to court in order to win the GOP nomination for Governor... That's of course if he runs.
  
  However, it is tough to make an argument [...]
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  Posted: May 23, 2009, 11:03pm EDT
  

• Northey Begins to Build a Team in his run for Governor

  
  
  
  It seems as if Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey is making the necessary preparations to build a team in an effort to run for the GOP nomination for Governor. According to a number of sources, political strategist Tim Moran has left Steve King to [...]
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  Posted: May 22, 2009, 10:56pm EDT
  

• Senator Harkin was one of 6 Senators to vote for funding a Guantánamo closure

  Senators that voted with Harkin:
  
  Levin (D) MI
  Reed (D) RI
  Leahy (D) VT
  Durbin (D) IL
  Whitehouse (D) RI
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  FULL STORY HERE: http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=63DF079B-5056-B82A-37C21C502F093413
  
  http://politics.nytimes.com/congress/votes/111/senate/1/196
  
  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/21/us/politics/21detain.html [...]
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  Posted: May 22, 2009, 3:04pm EDT
  

• Vaudt Decides Against a Run for Governor... Will run for re-election as State Auditor

  Vaudt bows out of bid for governor
  Rod Boshart | Posted: Monday, May 18, 2009 3:20 pm
  
  DES MOINES — State Auditor David Vaudt said Monday he has decided he will not be a candidate seeking the Republican nomination for governor in 2010.
  
  The Clive Republican made the [...]
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  Posted: May 18, 2009, 3:30pm EDT
  

• Video of the Week!

  This weeks video comes from the Republican National Committee. What do you think?
  
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  Posted: May 18, 2009, 1:56pm EDT
  

• NBA Conference Finals - Game Times

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Denver v. LAL
  
  1 - TUE 5/19 DEN at LAL 9:00 ET ESPN
  2 - THU 5/21 DEN [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
  

• Stanley Cup Finals

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Pittsburgh vs Carolina
  1 Monday, May 18, 7:30pm
  Hurricanes at Penguins
  
  2 Thursday, May 21, 7:30pm
  Hurricanes at Penguins
  
  3 Saturday, [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 8:05pm EDT
  

• Pelosi Tries to Get Her Story Straight

  
  
  
  Throughout the last day I have been traveling home for the summer on I-80 listening to Fox News, CNN, Rush Limbaugh, and Hannity. I heard the audio from Speaker Pelosi's awkward press conference and couldn't get past the fact that she sounded as nervous as a baseball [...]
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  Posted: May 15, 2009, 12:22am EDT
  

• "The Waiting Game" a Video About Healthcare from the CRNC

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  Posted: May 15, 2009, 12:20am EDT
  

• Rants for Governor? The Most Recent Republican to spark interest

  
  
  
  Click on the headline for the link!
  
  As a note, Christopher Rants will be added to the next ICR preference poll for GOP Governor in 10 days. [...]
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  Posted: May 12, 2009, 2:45pm EDT
  

• Blackhawks 7, Canucks 5. Chicago Wins series 4-2 and will face the winner of the Red Wings, Ducks series

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  Posted: May 12, 2009, 1:20am EDT
  

• IFCR Announces New Chapter at DMACC in Boone

  
  
  
  For Immediate Release
  iowacrpr@gmail.com
  May 11th, 2009
  
  IFCR Announces New Chapter at DMACC in Boone
  
  Des Moines, Ia. – Des Moines Area Community College’s Boone Campus is the newest edition to the Iowa Federation of College Republicans, giving Iowa Democrats another [...]
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  Posted: May 11, 2009, 10:39am EDT
  

• Video of the Week!

  
  
  Our Video of the Week comes from the Iowa Federation of College Republicans. Former Chairmen Ben Johnson and Greg Baker came together for an informational ad to attract college students to IFCR.
  
  It was shown first at the 2009 IFCR Convention and we have been waiting for [...]
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  Posted: May 11, 2009, 12:36am EDT
  

• Future of the Iowa Chops Unknown

  
  
  
  The Iowa Stars are gone.
  
  The Iowa Chops.....???
  
  Minor league hockey seems to be on the chopping block, yet again. Just over a year ago, the Anaheim Ducks decided to come in and save hockey in Des Moines and agreed to [...]
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  Posted: May 10, 2009, 10:39pm EDT
  

• Insides speculate that if Edwards won the Nomination Staffers Would Sabbotage the Campaign

  Writes George Stephanopoulos:
  
  
  
  I've talked to a lot of former Edwards staffers about this. Up until December of 2007, most on Edwards' staff didn't believe rumors about the affair.
  
  
  But by late December, early January of last year, several people in his inner circle began' [...]
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  Posted: May 10, 2009, 7:40pm EDT
  

• New Poll: Vote for your preference to run for governor on the GOP Ticket in Iowa

  It isn't a secret that Governor Chet Culver is in some trouble. His approval ratings are beginning to dip amidst support for tax increases like the elimination of federal deductibility and constant position changes on issues he once claimed made him a moderate voice.
  
  Furthermore, Culver is not living' [...]
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  Posted: May 08, 2009, 5:30pm EDT
  

• Iowa Runner-up in State Federation Poll

  
  
  
  For Immediate Release
  iowacrpr@gmail.com
  
  
  Iowa Runner-up in State Federation Poll
  
  Des Moines, Ia. – The Iowa Federation of College Republicans were voted the second most improved Federation in the country by followers of the popular College Republican website CR Nation. [...]
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  Posted: May 08, 2009, 11:01pm EDT
  

• Video of the Week!

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  Posted: May 07, 2009, 10:02pm EDT
  

• Video of the Week!

  This comes from the Late Show and involves Iowa's own, Patty Judge.
  
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  Posted: April 29, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
  

• Obama Comes to Iowa

  Here is the transcript of his speech provided by KCCI (Click on the headline of the post to get the full text):
  
  "Thank you all so much for that welcome. It’s a pleasure to be back in Newton and a privilege to be here at Trinity Structural Towers. I" [...]
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  Posted: April 22, 2009, 1:42pm EDT
  

• McCain to Face Serious Primary Challenge in Arizona

  CLICK THE TITLE OF THIS POST FOR THE LINK TO BEN SMITH's BLOG FOR CONTINUOUS UPDATES.
  
  FROM: The Politico: Ben Smith's Blog: McCain facing 2010 primary - McCain facing 2010 primary
  
  April 21, 2009
  Categories: 2010
  
  McCain facing 2010 primary
  
  Social conservatives tolerated John McCain as [...]
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  Posted: April 21, 2009, 2:56pm EDT
  

• Video of the Week!

  This weeks video of the week is from the pre-game of the Super Bowl in 2008. This is one of my favorite spots that has ever appeared on the tube (TV and YouTube).
  
  
  
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  Posted: April 20, 2009, 2:54pm EDT
  

• Sports: The NHL Playoffs are full of matchups that the league needs

  
  
  
  Let's face it, the NHL needs a rebound. Gary Bettman, current league commissioner, has done wonders to eliminate interest by not renewing the contract with ESPN earlier in the decade. Consequently, the NHL signed a contract with NBC and Versus (formally OLN); a company' [...]
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  Posted: April 17, 2009, 9:56pm EDT
  

• Never Give Up... Never lose Optimism

  This post is short and completely off the normal discussion. I believe there is one message from this video below... Never count yourself or anyone else out, because when one does they may be in for the shock of their life.
  
  
  
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  Posted: April 17, 2009, 10:42am EDT
  

• TEA PARTY UPDATES! (DEVELOPING)

  
  
  There are over 1,000 tea parties nationwide today!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Des Moines - 0ver 3,000
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Winston Salem, NC. - Over 3,000
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  Posted: April 15, 2009, 2:50pm EDT
  

• Breaking News: Iowa Tuition Grant Cut by 8%

  Decisions at the Iowa Capitol are continuing to make an impact at our university and the many students that attend it. In particular, there is one issue that has developed that has led me to question our legislative leaders intent.
  
  The issue revolves around the Iowa Tuition Grant. It [...]
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  Posted: April 14, 2009, 7:22pm EDT
  

• Iowa College Republican Executive Board Endorses Zach Howell for CRNC Chair

  
  
  
  For Immediate Release
  iowacrpr@gmail.com
  
  Iowa College Republican Executive Board Endorses Zach Howell for CRNC Chair
  
  Des Moines, IA - As the 2008 elections clearly demonstrated, the youth of this nation are as influential today in politics as ever. President Obama clearly [...]
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  Posted: April 14, 2009, 6:14pm EDT
  

• House Democrats Cancel Debate on Federal Deductibility (DEVELOPING)

  Last Thursday Speaker Murphy sent out a press release stating that the issue of Federal Deductibility would be up for debate today.
  
  Consequently, Ed Failor Jr. and Iowans for Tax Relief began organizing their army to storm the Capitol again and by all accounts they did. Well over [...]
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  Posted: April 14, 2009, 1:15pm EDT
  

• Video of the Week!

  Every week we will post one video that will serve as the Video of the Week! This weeks video comes from the National Republican Senatorial Committee. I think you'll like it!
  
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  Posted: April 14, 2009, 11:17pm EDT
  

• Schumer says "Traditional Values" and the "Hard Right Wing" are Gone... Think Again!

  
  
  Once again a New York Democrat is predicting the end of the Republican Party.
  

  Senator Chuck Schumer seems to believe that the Conservative Right Wing of The GOP is done... without influence... a thing of the past. Is it just me or does it seem like there is [...]

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  Posted: April 13, 2009, 5:13pm EDT
  

• Responding to the Marriage Ruling: Rep. Palmer, Sen. Rielly, Sen. McKinley

  
  
  
  Oskaloosa, Iowa was the site of a lengthy discussion on the recent court ruling that will potentially allow same sex marriage in Iowa. Over 200 people packed the Smokey Row Coffee House to voice their concern and ask their legislative representatives for a vote [...]
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  Posted: April 13, 2009, 3:09pm EDT
  

• Some Democrats Unaware of Federal Deductibility Debate This Week

  
  
  Federal deductibility took center stage again this Saturday at the "Eggs and Issues" Town Hall meeting in Oskaloosa.
  
  After weeks of bad press, the Democrats will once again look to change Iowa's tax code and eliminate federal deductibility. We all know about Speaker Murphy’s [...]
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  Posted: April 12, 2009, 10:05pm EDT
  

• New Look and Future for Iowa Collegiate Republican Blog

  Throughout the past few years the Iowa Collegiate Republican blog has served as a voice for many college republicans to share what's on their mind. This blog use to be the main forum or website for the Iowa Federation of College Republicans.
  
  However, IFCR has an exciting new website' [...]
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  Posted: April 12, 2009, 6:40pm EDT
  

• Iowa College Republican Chairman Dane Nealson: Statement on Iowa Supreme Court’s decision to allow gay marriage

  
  
  For Immediate Release
  iowacrpr@gmail.com
  
  April 8th, 2009
  
  Iowa College Republican Chairman Dane Nealson: Statement on Iowa Supreme Court’s decision to allow gay marriage
  
  Des Moines, IA. - Newly elected Iowa College Republican State Chairman Dane Nealson released the following statement in response [...]
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  Posted: April 08, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
  

• Iowa College Republican State Central Committee Forms 2009-10 IFCR Executive Board

  
  
  
  For Immediate Release
  iowacrpr@gmail.com
  
  April 8th, 2009
  
  Iowa College Republican Central Committee Forms the 2009-10 IFCR Executive Board
  
  Des Moines, Ia. – Newly elected Iowa College Republican Chairman Dane Nealson is proud to announce a flurry of appointments to the [...]
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  Posted: April 08, 2009, 3:36pm EDT
  

• College Republicans Elect Dane Nealson as State Chairman

  
  
  For Immediate Release
  April 4th, 2009
  College Republicans Elect Dane Nealson as Chairman at State Convention
  Ames, Ia. – Dane Nealson was elected as the next Chairman of the Iowa Federation of College Republicans on Saturday. Nealson who is a junior at Iowa State, [...]
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  Posted: April 05, 2009, 7:53pm EDT
  

• I can't believe summer is almost finished!

  Its completely crazy! I feel like this summer just started! I'm sure many others feel that way too....
  
  But we all know that that means! Fall is almost here, and that means the November election is just a matter of months away! We have a lot of work to [...]
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  Posted: August 03, 2008, 5:29pm EDT
  

• New IFCR Site looking for contributors!

  Contribute to the new IFCR site! We are looking for contributors for the main site. We're looking for stories about Iowa Politics, IFCR happenings, and member chapter events! Submit your articles to submit@iowafcr.org
  
  Haven't seen the new site? Goto http://www.iowafcr.org ! [...]
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  Posted: April 18, 2008, 6:51pm EDT
  

• News from Faith Baptist

  Last night I had the opportunity to speak with the new president here at Faith Baptist Bible College, about the topic political advocacy at Faith.

  The under previous administration, we (the college republicans) were told that it would be best if we operated under the radar. We were encouraged [...]

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  Posted: March 03, 2008, 12:22pm EST
  

• ISU College Republicans to Host Deputy Secretary of Defense

  The very talented ISU College Republicans Executive Board has secured a very impressive guest that will speaking on campus next Saturday (March 8) in Ames and I wanted to let all the readers of Cyclone Conservatives know that they are invited and encouraged to attend. The event [...]
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  Posted: March 03, 2008, 11:39pm EST
  

• Senator Charles Grassly is speaking at Faith Baptist

  Hey I know this is rather short notice, but... Senator Charles Grassly is speaking at Faith Baptist Bible College in chapel @ 9:00 to 10:15 Monday 2/11/2008. With a meet and greet reception, and press conference afterwards.

  I believe he is giving a policy speech.

  One last thing we [...]

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  Posted: February 11, 2008, 3:11am EST
  

• Super Tuesday!

  I just wanted to wish everyone a very happy Super Tuesday...
  
  I'm sure we'll all be watching the results as they come in--hopefully no one is too terribly disappointed! :)
  
  
  As for the ISU CR group, I look forward to meeting you all tonight! Huzzah!
  
  
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  Posted: February 05, 2008, 3:29pm EST
  

• Become a CRNC Field Representative

  Click here to check out the application! [...]
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  Posted: January 31, 2008, 7:04pm EST
  

• "Mitt's Our Man" by the MittGirls

  
  
  A very cute movie done by two very talented College Republicans in Iowa.
  
  Nice job ladies!
  
  Melissa JoAnn Spiegel, University of Northern Iowa
  
  Ashton Brittney Schmidt, Drake University [...]
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  Posted: January 21, 2008, 3:08pm EST
  

• Ronald Reagan Day at IWC!

  
  On Ronald Reagan's birthday, Wednesday, February 6, the Iowa Wesleyan College Republicans will be hosting Ronald Reagan Day at 2 pm. Dr. Donald P. Racheter, President of the Public Interest Institute at IWC, will be our featured speaker on the policies and lasting legacy of President [...]
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  Posted: January 17, 2008, 4:35pm EST
  

• Welcome back to school, Iowa State University College Republicans!

  I would just like to welcome all the Iowa State students back to class... After my first official day as a student on your campus, I can say three things...
  
  1. Your campus is much larger than Drake's.
  2. Your bus system confuses the crazy out of me.
  3. [...]
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  Posted: January 14, 2008, 8:30pm EST
  

• Support the Troops: Merry Christmas Message

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  Posted: January 03, 2008, 2:55pm EST
  

• The Road to the Caucuses: One Week

  Oh My Goodness.
  
  Is anyone else getting tired of negative tv ads yet? lol Granted, I understand that they are a good tactic when it comes to campaigning, but I wish we didn't have to suffer the brunt of it.
  
  Anyway, is anyone else completely thrilled that its [...]
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  Posted: December 28, 2007, 5:38pm EST
  

• Iowa Wesleyan CR's receive donations; search for new board members.

  As the first semester of existence for the Iowa Wesleyan College Republicans comes to a close, there is a lot for the group to be thankful for.
  
  On Monday, December 17, I attended the Henry County Republicans meeting to discuss a donation from the group. A generous $200 check [...]
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  Posted: December 21, 2007, 3:40am EST
  

• Enlighten me, O Wisemen

  
  
  Hello,
  
  As a concerned citizen, I have a question here... Is it unwise to date/see/involve ones self romantically with the likes of Non-Republicans?
  
  Now if it were, does this include those who are politically apathetic?
  
  Understanding that my party is [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2007, 1:34am EST
  

• "Hillary Scare": Drake's Socialized Healthcare Forum

  Tonight, Lynn McRoberts, Drake CR President, held a Healthcare Forum at Drake University with special guest speaker Bill Dix. At this forum, Drake CR's as well as guests discussed the benefits and shortcomings of a "Universal Healthcare System", eventually coming to the conclusion that the shortcomings overpower the benefits of [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2007, 9:52pm EST
  

• Huckabee 1st in Iowa

  
  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee moves into first place ahead of longtime front-runner Mitt Romney, according to the latest Rasmussen polling results. Click on heading for full article.
  
  Huckabee - 28%
  
  Romney - 25%
  
  Guiliani - 12%
  
  Thomson - 11%[...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2007, 5:14pm EST
  

• Ben Johnson's CNN/YouTube GOP Debate Question

  
  Tune in tomorrow night on CNN to see if Ben Johnson's question gets asked during the CNN/YouTube Republican Presidential Debate.
  
  Anybody else film a question? Post it here on the blog. [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2007, 3:29pm EST
  

• Drake CR Events

  The Drake College Republicans have a busy week this week with a couple big events planned. Feel free to join us for either of these events.
  
  On Thursday, Drake CRs will be hosting a health care forum featuring Bill Dix and the showing of the film "Dead Meat" discussing [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2007, 9:09pm EST
  

• Happy Thanksgiving to all Iowa CR's!

  Hello, fellow CR's,
  Today is Thanksgiving, a day in which we come together to celebrate all we are thankful for. As we come together today to feast on turkey and watch the Packers spank the Lions, may we pause to think of our men and women overseas who aren't able [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2007, 10:13am EST
  

• You break it, you own it.: Simpson's Debate

  Tonight, Lynn McRoberts and I attended the Simpson Democrats vs. Simpson Republicans debate on behalf of Drake. We had a great time listening to both sides of the argument....
  
  As in, we agreed with what the Republicans were saying and celebrated that they had "Done their homework."
  
  
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  Posted: November 19, 2007, 10:13pm EST
  

• Huckabee Releases First TV ad in Iowa

  Support him or not, this is flat out hilarious. Thoughts?
  
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  Posted: November 19, 2007, 2:56pm EST
  

• Simpson Debate: 48 Hours Away

  
  
  
  Earlier this week, we were notified that the Simpson College Republicans will be debating the Simpson College Democrats on Monday. The debate begins at 7:00 pm in the Camp Lounge and some presidential campaigns will be present.
  
  Attendance is expected [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2007, 7:00pm EST