USD College Republicans

On Debate II

Let's quell this now.

1) The USD College Republicans will participate in a debate that is structured. We can say we'll be nice, but tempers flare. Basic structure doesn't inhibit one side from expressing itself, being witty, or making jokes.

2) A discussion about candidates will invariably lead to squabbling about missteps along the campaign trail- the minutia of politics. We'd rather not waste our time when the pundits engage in this discussion ad nauseam. We'd much rather talk about the respective platforms of the parties- that is, the issues. We want the theme of the debate not to be the candidates specifically, but about issues.

3) I'm not partial to either the PSL or the Volante debate. However, I am sure that PSL would cater the questions according to the fact that it is an election year. It's not as if they use the same questions each year (Full disclosure: I am secretary of PSL, but have excused myself from all meetings regarding the debate).

4) I don't know if the USD Democrats have more information than we do, but we haven't heard a peep from the Volante since the original e-mail regarding this topic. If the USD Democrats have more concrete information that has not been shared with the College Republicans, that's all the more reason for us not to participate.

5) Like I've said before, we aren't agreeing to anything at this point because the Volante hasn't even so much as approached us with concrete ideas. When the Volante approaches us with an official plan/offer, we will vote on the matter.

-Matt Hittle

Posted at 12:07AM Sep 10, 2008 by College Republicans in University of South Dakota  |  Comments[0]