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February 2012 Ron Paul wins CMU College Republicans straw poll—The State ColumnRepublican presidential candidate Ron Paul won a Central Michigan University College Republicans straw poll Tuesday, according to Central Michigan Life. Mr. Paul garnered nearly 50 percent of the votes, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney pulled in 36 percent of the votes, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum earned 11 percent of the votes and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich brought in 4 percent of the votes…. Read more
January 2012 CMU Picks Ron Paul—MIRSThe College Republican group at Central Michigan University (CMU) today released the results of a straw poll showing that U.S. Rep. Ron PAUL (R-Texas) was the campus' favorite contender for the Republican presidential primary…. Read more Ron Paul wins CMU College Republicans straw poll—Central Michigan LifeThe College Republicans at Central Michigan University held a straw poll Tuesday afternoon to get an idea of how students will vote in the upcoming Republican primary. In total, 101 people participated in the straw poll. Ron Paul came in first with 49 percent, followed by Mitt Romney with 36 percent. Rick Santorum came in third with 11 percent, followed by Newt Gingrich with 4 percent and Fred Karger with 1 percent. Buddy Roemer did not receive any votes…. Read more College Republicans to hold primary straw poll Tuesday—Central Michigan LifeStudents will be able to decide whether they think Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney or Rick Santorum should win the Republican nomination in Michigan’s 2012 presidential primary. College Republicans at Central Michigan University will conduct a straw poll, in which students vote for their favorite candidate through ballots that will be counted by members of the registered student organization…. Read more
April 2011 College Republicans to bring environmentally conscious group to campus—Central Michigan LifeReduced government spending and a healthier environment are usually found at opposite ends of a political argument, but some conservatives wonder why they can’t just do both. College Republicans is hosting a presentation Wednesday for the Green Scissors Campaign, which proposes to cut $200 billion from the federal budget in areas where government funding is used inefficiently and harms the environment…. Read more
Federal government shutdown looms as budget deadline approaches—Central Michigan LifeThe federal government may shut down on Saturday if an agreement is not reached on the 2011 budget by midnight today. If a shutdown occurs, it could last anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks. The most recent shutdown began in December 1995, lasting 21 days. Toby Roth, CMU’s director of federal programs, government relations and public affairs, said a shutdown would likely not last for a long time…. Read more
January 2011 President Obama calls for innovation, higher education investment in State of the Union—Central Michigan LifePresident Barack Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday called for reinvention and innovation in order to fix the country’s dire economic state…. Read more
November 2010 SUSO panelists, audience debate political party system as series celebrates 10 years—Central Michigan LifeSpeak Up, Speak Out celebrated its 10th anniversary with cake, balloons and a debate about political parties. The forum, “Have Political Parties Become Toxic for America?” brought about 140 people to the Bovee University Center Auditorium Wednesday night. A panel of six students and faculty members debated the reasons for the decline in civility between political parties…. Read more Students campaign for candidates; relationship in local races goes beyond voter registration—Central Michigan LifeTravis Faber and Michelle Shamaly are used to fighting for voters on CMU’s campus. They’ve taken it to a larger scale this election season while working for Republican Kevin Cotter’s and Democrat Toni Sessoms’ campaigns for the 99th district state House seat…. Read more
October 2010 COLUMN: Support Snyder—Central Michigan Life—Column by Chairman Nathan InksMichigan is in economic peril. The economy here was bad before the nation fell into a recession, and when things got worse around the country, they got especially bad here. Politics as usual failed the state, and it is time to bring a fresh perspective to government…. Read more Lt. Gov. candidate Brian Calley meets with College Republicans—Central Michigan LifeLosing his voice before an appearance at CMU did not stop state Rep. Brian Calley, R-Portland, from delivering a speech to College Republicans…. Read more Many students apathetic about upcoming election since 2008 presidential race—Central Michigan LifeGrand Rapids junior and College Republican Ben Greene said he has seen a distinct shift in the way Republicans are approaching the 2010 elections, both nationally and within Michigan…. Read more About 150 attend Speak Up, Speak Out; panelists analyze upcoming election questions—Central Michigan LifeMaxine Berman believes cooperation between both political parties will be the key to success following November’s election. “People have become so rigidly liberal or so rigidly conservative and they view compromise as a weakness,” said Berman, Griffin Endowed Chair and Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s director of Special Projects. “This state needs to sit down, Democrats and Republicans, and come up with a new revenue structure.”… Read more Speak Up, Speak Out panel will explore election, campaign topics Tuesday—Central Michigan LifeThe upcoming midterm elections are far from a matter of being black and white. The next Speak Up, Speak Out forum will give students a chance to voice their opinions the elections at a forum entitled “Elections 2010: What Do the Experts Say?”… Read more Buses could be headed to “Rally to Restore Sanity”—Central Michigan LifeMany spend their Halloweens around ghouls, ghosts and goblins. Andrew Fergus wants to spend his weekend in the company of two of the biggest personalities in television humor…. Read more Secretary of State branch efficiency a major issue—Central Michigan LifeVisits to the Secretary of State office can be a day-long affair for people hoping to renew driver’s licenses, among other common bureaucratic tasks. This year’s candidates for Secretary of State say they want to change that. The seat will be vacated by term-limited Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land…. Read more
September 2010 State Rep. Bill Caul thanked for service to 99th district—Central Michigan LifeState Rep. Bill Caul was honored at a send-off dinner Friday night. Thirty people joined the College Republicans to pay tribute to Caul, R-Mount Pleasant, at the Blue Gator Sports Pub and Grill, 106 N. Court St. He was elected to his wife, Sandy’s, former seat in 2005 and will retire because of term limits this January…. Read more College Republicans at CMU to pay tribute to Caul—The Morning SunThe College Republicans at Central Michigan University will host "A Tribute To Bill Caul" today at the Blue Gator Sports Pub and Grill in downtown Mt. Pleasant…. Read more Oil dependence, gulf spill impact focus of Speak Up, Speak Out forum Wednesday—Central Michigan LifeThe issues of U.S. oil dependence and the ecological impact of the recent Gulf Coast oil spill might not be typical evening conversation. But that didn’t stop the Speak Up, Speak Out forum, “BP and the Big Spill: At What Cost Oil?” Wednesday from drawing students, faculty and Mount Pleasant residents interested in the issue from both environmental and business perspectives…. Read more Deadline for state voter registration Oct. 4; several options available—Central Michigan LifeStudents who have not yet registered to vote can still have their voice heard this fall. The voter registration deadline for the November elections is Oct. 4…. Read more College Republicans and Democrats work to educate campus on respective candidates—Central Michigan LifeCollege Republicans and College Democrats are both ready to help their candidate in the gubernatorial race this fall. GOP candidate Rick Snyder and Democrat Virg Bernero have appeared at Central Michigan University within the past month…. Read more Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder to speak in Park Library Wednesday—Central Michigan LifeRepublican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder is set to be on campus today to speak and answer students’ questions regarding Michigan’s future economic outlook…. Read more Judy Emmons replaces Calley as Republican candidate for 33rd district—Central Michigan LifeRepublicans from the 33rd District on Wednesday selected Judy Emmons to replace Brian Calley in the state Senate race. Rep. Calley, R-Portland, dropped out last week when he accepted the position of Republican governor candidate Rick Snyder’s running mate. The 33rd district state Senate seat will be vacated by Sen. Alan Cropsey, R-DeWitt, who has reached term limits…. Read more
August 2010 Bernero selects Southfield mayor Brenda Lawrence as running mate, trails Snyder in polls—Central Michigan LifeDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero selected Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence as his running mate this weekend, calling her a fellow “Main Street” mayor…. Read more Republican gubernatorial candidate Snyder taps State Rep. Brian Calley for running mate—Central Michigan LifeState politics have been abuzz with Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder’s recent tap for a running mate. On Wednesday, the Ann Arbor businessman brought his choice to light and the man behind the mask just happens to be a state Senate candidate for the 33rd district, which includes Mount Pleasant…. Read more
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