Democrats from across Connecticut gathered Friday at Coach’s Sports Bar and Grille in Hartford to support DNC Chairman Howard Dean as he campaigned for Senate candidate Ned Lamont and House candidates Joe Courtney (CT-2), Diane Farrell (CT-4), and Chris Murphy (CT-5). Also present were representatives of the Connecticut State Government. In an energizing speech, Dean highlighted issues important to young Democrats.
Specifically, Dean discussed the Raid on Student Aid. College students know how difficult it is to finance a college education. Student loan interest rates are high, and will only grow higher under continued Republican Congressional control. Dean went on to discuss the Republican administration’s failed policies in Iraq. Dean stressed that when Congress is back under Democratic control, we will finally be able to move forward from the Republican errors of the past and focus on a new future for Iraq.
A significant proportion of the generally young crowd consisted of college students. In attendance were students from the University of Hartford, UConn, Central Connecticut State, and Wesleyan University. Dean’s student aid and anti-war messages resonated with students. Wesleyan University student Aaron Tabak exclaimed, “Watching the candidates on TV is fine, but seeing Lamont and Dean in person is very powerful!” Tabak’s enthusiasm was matched in the enthusiasm of the other college students. Matt Lesser, also from Wesleyan, voiced the thought of many when he said, “It was exciting to see so many college students together in one place. With all of this support, we will win this election.”
It is important to vote this November 7th. We must win back Congress from the Republicans. College students from across Connecticut are joining together for this cause. Will you join us? Vote on November 7th. Come to a Wesleyan Democrats meeting—we meet at 7:30 every Monday night on the top floor of the campus center. Whatever you do, get involved. We can, and we will, change this country.
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