Politics

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NEWS 2/6/20 9:41am

County commissioners candidates discuss education, challenges the community face

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Ahead of the March 3 primary elections in North Carolina, candidates for Alamance County commissioners answered questions on Wednesday evening at a forum in a packed McKinnon hall at Elon University. There are 12 candidates,10 of which were present at the forum.

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NEWS 1/19/20 4:31pm

Presidential candidates address ‘their plans to fix democracy’

By Jack Norcross and Maria Ramirez Uribe

Several presidential candidates are in Des Moines, Iowa to discuss the issue of campaign finance and how they will ensure a fair democracy.  

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NEWS 1/18/20 10:59pm

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Simpson College

By Isabella Seman

About 350 people gathered at the Grand Hall at Simpson College to hear from former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden was welcomed by former Iowa State Sen. Staci Appel and Rep. Abby Finkenauer, who have both endorsed Biden.

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NEWS 1/17/20 3:57pm

Vaping on the campaign trail

By Emery Eisner

After a slew of vaping-related illnesses led to more stringent federal regulations, some presidential candidates on the campaign trail have been pushed to confront their stances on vaping and e-cigarettes. 

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NEWS 1/16/20 8:26am

SGA treasurer, finance board amend treasurer’s manual

By Emery Eisner

Throughout Winter Term, Amanda Yaffa, senior and executive treasurer of Elon University’s Student Government Association, will draft changes to the treasurer’s manual with the finance board. Yaffa said she hopes to see the changes implemented in the spring semester when she said SGA will likely vote on the issue at the first or second business meeting in February.

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NEWS 1/15/20 12:57pm

College students react to the Democratic debate

By Elon News Network

The final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register, was held at Drake University on Jan. 14. Even though most Drake students were unable to attend the debate, candidates and student groups hosted multiple watch parties in and around the campus. 

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NEWS 1/14/20 10:59pm

Presidential candidates discuss some of college students' top issues

By Emery Eisner

At the Democratic Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, presidential candidates are discussing issues important to college students, ranging from foreign policy to feminism. 

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NEWS 1/14/20 10:02pm

Protesters take to the streets of Drake University before Democratic debate

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

The Poor People’s Campaign took to the streets of Drake University, protesting a few hours before the CNN/Des Moines Register debate began on the university’s campus.

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NEWS 1/14/20 1:05am

Andrew Yang campaigns at Drake University

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Presidential hopeful Andrew Yang addressed Drake University, talking about topics from automation and climate change to student loans and his proposed freedom dividend.

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NEWS 1/13/20 6:06pm

Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg addresses Iowans

By Emery Eisner

Presidential hopeful, Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, spoke to roughly 300 people in attendance about the issues of climate change, economic instability and gun control, among other topics. Many of Buttigieg’s talking points were related to President Donald Trump.

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NEWS 1/13/20 5:36pm

John Kerry doubles down in defense of Joe Biden's diplomatic record

By Liam Collins

As former Secretary of State John Kerry descended from the Joe Biden campaign bus and entered a small room of around 25 at a brewery in Knoxville, he prepared to deliver his speech in support of the former vice president. 

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NEWS 1/13/20 11:23am

Cory Booker suspends his presidential campaign

By Jack Norcross

Cory Booker has suspended his campaign for president. The New Jersey senator was struggling to fundraise and gain traction in both state and national polls. Booker’s decision comes after he failed to qualify for the CNN/ Des Moines Register debate on Tuesday. 

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NEWS 1/13/20 2:45am

Pete Buttigieg’s message of unification disrupted by demonstrators

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Former South Bend, Indiana mayor, Pete Buttigieg started his rally in Des Moines, Iowa with a call of unification if elected, but his uplifting message was interrupted by protests over racial issues that have plagued his campaign. 

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NEWS 1/12/20 11:41pm

Elizabeth Warren talks education, climate change and economy

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Surrounded by about 410 attendees, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) addressed potential voters 22 days before the Iowa caucuses in the gymnasium of Fisher Elementary School in Marshalltown, Iowa. 

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NEWS 1/11/20 10:00pm

Sparking interest in young voters: Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks on issues important to college students

By Emery Eisner

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at Berg Middle School in Newton, Iowa just 23 days before the 2020 Iowa caucuses. While he spent the majority of the town hall speaking on the issues of universal health care, voting rights and climate change, he also addressed universal child care, alleviating student debt and his issues with President Donald Trump. 

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NEWS 1/11/20 11:00am

Reminding Iowans and college students of political alternatives

By Emery Eisner

Vote Common Good, an organization promoting liberal activism during the 2020 election cycle will be taking its message across all 50 states and is looking to give a voice to college students. VCG Political Director Rob Ryerse said this is the type of outlet certain students are looking for. 

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NEWS 1/11/20 1:54am

Amy Klobuchar addresses policies relevant to young voters

By Ashlyn DeLoughy

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) talked about her policies during a town hall in Ottumwa, Iowa.

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NEWS 1/10/20 8:00pm

Sanders leads new Iowa poll, supporters say cancelled event won't freeze them out

By Liam Collins

Supporters said his appeal among young people speaks to his history as a mayor, senator and presidential candidate.

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NEWS 1/10/20 6:16pm

Former Gov. Bill Weld talks religion, policy and Trump at Des Moines summit

By Emery Eisner

Former Governor of Massachusetts and Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld spoke at the Faith, Politics and Common Good Summit about political purpose, President Donald Trump and issues such as climate change and international relations.

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NEWS 1/10/20 1:18pm

Marianne Williamson suspends campaign for President of the United States

By Liam Collins

Long-shot presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has suspended her campaign for the democratic presidential nomination. In a release on her website, Williamson said "the ideas we discussed are important, and I hope they’ll find seed in other ways and in other campaigns."

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