News
Cornell Republicans, Democrats Co-Host 9/11 Memorial Flag Planting
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Cornell Democrats and Cornell Republicans hosted a joint flag planting memorial to commemorate the 9/11 attacks.
Columns
FOX | The Fox News Freakout Over Dr. Seuss Exposes Political Right’s Emptiness
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Choosing to fight battles that were never even issues to begin with has become a hallmark of the GOP and Fox News. Case in point: “Cancelling” Dr. Seuss. While his works are now rightfully being recognized for their racist undertones and are no longer being emphasized by some school districts, “The Cat in the Hat” can still be found on library bookshelves.
john kasich
Former Gov. John Kasich Calls for Political Unity, Discusses Future of Republican Party
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Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich spoke on bipartisan divisions and the post-Trump future of the Republican Party during a Feb. 17 virtual event.
presidential election
Between Prelims and COVID Tests, Students Weigh Election Stress
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In the race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, Cornell’s left-leaning campus favors the Democratic candidate, and many say they fear a Trump reelection. But as prelims accumulate and fall move-out draws closer, many are also preoccupied.
democrats
Cornell Dems, Reps Prepare for Socially Distant Election Night
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For both the Cornell Democrats and Cornell Republicans, COVID-19 will change how their election night watch parties will take place.
rally
Trump Supporters Backed Into Headquarters in Rally Face-Off with Counterprotesters
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Friday afternoon’s Make America Great Again rally was met with a counterprotest organized by the Ithaca chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.
politics
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Talks Popular Liberal Ideas, Personal Conservative Successes
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Republican former presidential hopeful and governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker emphasized the “difference between socialism and freedom” in a speech to an ideologically mixed audience on Monday that highlighted his conservative record and high-profile battles against unions.
midterm elections
Dems Win House, Republicans Hold Senate Majority
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Democrats were projected to seize the majority in the House with 33 new seats, while the Republicans were predicted to pick up three more seats to fortify their Senate majority according to polling site FiveThirtyEight.
Tom Reed
In Rare Visit to Campus, Rep. Tom Reed Offers to Be ‘Moderator’ Between Cornell Republicans and University
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In a rare visit to Cornell’s campus, Rep. Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) met with 12 members of the Cornell Republicans for an informal round-table discussion and lunch at Taverna Banfi.
Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney’s Speech at Cornell Rescheduled to May 1
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The 46th Vice President’s speech has been rescheduled for May 1.