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Washington Says No to Obama-rama

January 30, 2008 RSS Feed Print

Washington University in St. Louis recently denied Sen. Barack Obama a February 2 visit, citing concerns about its tax-exempt status, the Student Life reports. "In order to open our doors to one candidate, we are obligated to open our doors to all candidates," said a school official. "In order to minimize disruptions, the university has made the decision [not to invite any candidates]."

This all-or-nothing approach has upset a number of students, most of whom support Obama. As is the trend these days, disappointed students formed a Facebook group—now at least 1,000 members strong—to petition the school to bring the senator to campus. "I understand there are logistical hurdles and concerns about neutrality," said the student government president. "But at the same time, I was disappointed when I heard the decision. Hosting Barack Obama could have been a great opportunity for both the school and the students."

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i think they are right there the ones who choose whats wrong and right for the campus and that wont change. thae guy who posted about the (worls shape vs: views differ) is completey a retard. becouse his argument he made was total use for both of them. oh yea and go democrats

shane of WI 12:48AM October 27, 2008

I agree with the university's decision that denied Obama a chance to speak in its campus. If you allow one candidate to speak supporting his candidacy, then allow the other candidate to do it as well. It's no mystery that the media gives excessive coverage to Obama's campaign as opposed to McCain's. Why is that? I don't believe the majority of information that the media puts out about Obama. His past history, past record, past association, past religious connectioins are deliberately muted by the liberal media. It's as if his destined to win the presidency. A lot of people have grown tired of hearing his name over and over again. But what about Senator McCain? This man has served his country longer than Barack Hussein Obama has been born. The media, however, pokes fun of him and only gives him negative coverage. The liberal media waits for McCain to make a verbal blunder and then capitalizes on it.
The bottomline is MCCain has more experience and public service than Obama. Therefore, give respect to where it is due. If Obama gets a chance to speak, then give McCain a chance as well.

Armando Alvarez of NE 4:28AM September 01, 2008

I'M TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT OBAMA. SO WHAT? THERE'S NOTHING SPECIAL ABOUT THIS CHARACTER. HE'S AN OPPORTUNISTIC ASSOCIATING WITH HATEMONGERING MILITANT REVERAND.
MCCAIN, ON THE OTHER HAND, SERVED HIS COUNTRY AND BLED FOR HIS COUNTRY. A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!!!!!!!!!

davey of NC 4:14AM September 01, 2008

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