The 2012 presidential election draws near with both Democrats and Republicans stepping up their campaign efforts in an attempt to capture the swing voter. With both parties pouring money into their respective campaigns this election will be monumental in terms of spending. Republicans and Democrats combined are expected to raise and spend more than $2 billion in what is expected to be an extremely tight race.
The campaign frenzy officially kicked-off a couple weeks ago when both parties held their national conventions. As loyal supporters of each party cheered and waved their flags, each candidate laid the framework for their campaign platforms. Taxation, education, healthcare and the national debt will be hot talking points. Also, with a recent increase in global anti-American sentiment expect foreign policy debate to increase.
Kennesaw State’s own political groups are mobilizing in anticipation of this season’s election. The KSU Young Democrats and College Republicans will host general meetings in upcoming days. Both groups are looking for new members to join and help with local campaigns. Debates between the two sides are tentatively planned for some time in late October.
The KSU College Republicans will be hosting a general meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. in Burruss Building Room 108.
The Young Democrats, hoping to rebuild their organization and increase membership will be hosting a general meeting Monday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. The location has not been announced. Freshman President Eric Brito intends to host a voter registration workshop in hopes of getting young students out to vote.
