The VLD/VLR had a great bipartisan turnout for the Super Tuesday results party at Buffalo Wild Wings. Over fifty students and a few professors enjoyed free food and a lively study break while watching the caucus and primary results. Several students also participated in a contest to predict the winners in each state, with Christy Commers, Lucas Tieman, Bob Prince, Kristen Thompson, & Justin Staublin all winning T-shirts for their efforts. Congratulations and many thanks to all who played!
In the aftermath of Super Tuesday, Senators Obama and Clinton are in a virtual tie, with most sources reporting 838 delegates for Obama and 834 Clinton, both falling far short of the necessary 2,025 delegates needed to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. For the GOP, Senator John McCain, who had 720 of the 1,191 total delegates needed for the Republican nomination, was 2/3 of the way there after Super Tuesday, but has practically clenched the nomination with Romney’s subsequent withdrawal from the race.
The nation is gearing up for a close and exciting race! All students, especially Indiana residents, should be aware that they need to register to vote 30 days prior to the Indiana primary on May 6th. Due to the tight race and the date of the primary, the Hoosier state will play a vital role in the quest for the Oval Office. We are recruiting election workers for the primary election. Please contact us if you are interested, as these are paid positions. In addition, stay tuned for the upcoming visits of Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidates, Jim Schellinger & Jill Long Thompson.
For more information on the Valpo Law Democrats, or election day, please contact Heather SchaeferHeather.Schaefer1@valpo.edu or Jennifer Sheetz jsheetz@valpo.edu .
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