Swing state – Temple Update

New Congressional Map Being Challenged by PA GOP

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:18:38 +0000

All eyes have been on Pennsylvania this week after the state supreme court released their own version of the new congressional district maps. Back in 2011, a Republican majority drew the former map, which was considered one of the most gerrymandered in the entire country. Last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the map “clearly, plainly, and palpably” violated the state constitution.

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Sanders Campaigns For Clinton In Center City

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:24:32 +0000

Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned in Center City over the weekend. He appeared at University of Arts, stumping for Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton. Sen. Sanders spoke about student loans, mass incarceration, and economic inequality – all of which have been center points to his own presidential bid. Sanders also had reaction to the newly-release audio footage of Republican…

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Race In Race Symposium to Promote Discussion of Race in Politics

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:24:34 +0000

Annenberg Studio 1 was the setting Tuesday night as Temple University hosted their third Race In Race student forum event. Sponsored by the Academic Center in Research and Diversity, the Race In Race seminar aims to stimulate conversation among students in regards to race in politics, and occurs with each election year. The discussion panel was comprised of leaders from various student…

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First Lady Visits LaSalle University, Stresses the Importance of Voting

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:41:49 +0000

Michelle Obama took the stage at LaSalle University Wednesday morning, greeting a cheering crowd of a thousands that came out to see the First Lady discuss this upcoming election, and how she plans to campaign for Hillary Clinton. Although Michelle’s main goal of the speech was to get the crowd excited and eager to support Clinton, she managed to talk about a topic of discussion that needs to…

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VP Biden Goes After Trump; Campaigns for Hillary at Drexel

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 01:27:57 +0000

Vice President Joe Biden’s voice boomed throughout the Great Court at Drexel University when he came to Philadelphia on Tuesday to campaign for Hillary Clinton. Biden went after Hillary’s opponent, Donald Trump, the morning after the first presidential debate of the election. He was disdainful of the Republican candidate’s comments from the night before. “This is a guy who said…

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