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Students traveling to D.C. for rallies
BY SAMANTHA COLLINS
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Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are getting serious about the elections.
The two funnymen have paired up and planned a joint event, taking place tomorrow at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity" and Colbert's "March to Keep Fear Alive" have attracted some local interest — a group of students plan to attend the demonstration.
demonstrations Despite the comedians' sarcastic and satirical reputations, Conrad
Hudson, a junior from Topeka, said he thought that the rally was all about moderation. In Hudson's opinion, the event is meant to counter news about political extremists and remind people to have calm dialogues, not shouting matches, when it comes to politics.
when it comes to providing "So it's simultaneously providing an alternative, saner voice and at the same time poking a little fun at some people who take themselves a little too seriously." Hudson said.
little too seriously. He said he wanted to be a part of history, especially because two comedians were getting together to put on such an event.
"That got be a first," Hudson
said.
Emma Halling, a freshman from Elkhart, Ind., and president of the KU Young Democrats, said the rally was a way for like-minded people to get together and raise optimism for the future with a dash of good humor.
"It is worth mentioning that a serious goal of some group members is accumulating as many political buttons as possible," Halling said.
said.
Vincent Marshall, a freshman from Chanute, grew up in a conservative family but said he was a born Democrat. He said he was attending the rally and march because he
has been a long-time fan of both Stewart and Colbert.
"I knew I absolutely had to be there," he said.
In light of the Nov. 2 elections, Marshall said it didn't matter if a person voted red or blue as long as they believed in what they were voting for and weren't just following a trend.
"However, I personally believe that if one truly holds compassion for their neighbor and cares about progressing together, as a nation, I feel that person should vote Democratic," he said.
— Edited by Dana Meredith
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Students get the vote out for GOP
Chase Hems grew up in a liberal state with conservative parents. Surrounded by liberal people and thoughts in California, he kept his Republican roots solid in the ground. A small government, a helpful community and traditional values were all he wanted in his home state. He came to the right place because the KU College Republicans promote Republican campaigns in upcoming elections throughout Lawrence.
"I believe in keeping Kansas red, and hopefully I can take my political views to California," said Hems, a member of KU College Republicans and a freshman from San Diego. "I want to make that red too."
make that red 10%. KU College Republicans joined with a state-wide Republican campaigning program called Clean Sweep again this year to promote registered voters to vote Republican across the board.
Daniel Heady, vice president of KU College Republicans and a senior from Prairie Village, said the program provided a more organized way of reaching out to voters in the in third and second districts in Lawrence. Student volunteers walked door-to-door distributing packets of information about each Republican who is running in the election. Heady said the goal of this program was to "streamline the process" so that voters aren't talking to four different people about four different campaigns.
"Obviously Kansas is a red state and has been for some time," Heady said. "But we have some competitive races at the
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same time."
Jacob Peterson, a member of KU College Republicans and a freshman from Osage City, said the group wants the best for all Kansas residents. A smaller government and more community action can be more beneficial than a large government miles away, he said.
"I think that people can help others more than the government can help others," Peterson said.
The group has also used phone banks from Kevin Yoder's campaign to call voters and encourage them to vote Republican. Yoder is a Republican candidate running for the third district's congressional seat. Hems said all students should get in the voting process, so anyone who wanted to help should help the group talk to as many Lawrence voters as possible.
"Students are the proud future of America and they need to make the best decisions." Hems said. "They need to stand up for who they are and vote for who they believe in."
- Edited by Abby Davenport
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