Gingrich Upsets in South Carolina
Jan 21, 2012 No Comments ›› adminJust when people were starting to talk about the coronation of Mitt Romney, this week became one of the worst so far for the GOP front-runner. After finding that he lost to Rick Santorum by 30 votes in Iowa, his near-certain victory in South Carolina was stolen by former House speaker Newt Gingrich. Earlier this ...
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DSM & Emergency General Meeting
Jan 12, 2012 No Comments ›› jeffThe Carleton Conservatives are holding a Delegate Selection Meeting (DSM) on Jan 14th! For those who might not know, the convention for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (PCPO) & the Ontario Progressive Conservative Campus Association (OPCCA) will be held on February 10th 2012. As part of our responsibilities as a campus club, the Carleton Conservatives elect and ...
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CUSA Referendum Crisis!
Jan 11, 2012 3 Comments ›› adminToday, CUSA VP Internal Ariel Norman revealed proposed referendum questions for the 2012 CUSA General Election ballots: Are you in favour of a mandatory universal transit pass for full-time undergraduate students at a cost of $180 per semester for each the Fall and Winter term, with annual increases of a maximum 012.5%, beginning in September 2012? Are you in favour ...
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New Hampshire Results!
Jan 10, 2012 No Comments ›› adminIn a much less suspenseful vote than last week's Iowa caucus, Mitt Romney has sailed away with New Hampshire, leading Ron Paul by a good margin. While the second-third positions were ambiguous before the vote, Paul comfortably defeated Huntsman. With the Associated Press' delegates estimate, the score now stands: Romney (11), Paul (9), Santorum (7), ...
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The Iron Movie Night
Jan 7, 2012 No Comments ›› jeffIt's time for a good old fashioned Right-Wing movie night! We're going to see TheIron Lady on Jan 17th We'll have to wait until the movie comes out before we can set an exact showtime but we're aiming for 9 pm on the 17th @ the South Keys Cineplex. Stay tuned for details!
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The Carleton Conservatives Support Tim Hudak
Jan 6, 2012 No Comments ›› jeffJan 6th 2012 The Carleton Conservatives would like to support Tim Hudak as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. As a student organization, we understand that strong leadership is critically important to the PC movement. Tim has not only demonstrated consistent moral integrity as leader, but a commitment to young people that has been tremendously ...
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GOP Iowa Caucus Results
Jan 3, 2012 No Comments ›› adminIt was close, but Rick Santorum made a surprise surge in the polls and almost edged out national front-runner Mitt Romney in the GOP's Iowa Caucus, both coming in with 25% of the vote. The 8-squeaker was only confirmed early in to the morning on Wednesday. Third, at 22%, was Texas congressman Ron Paul. The ...
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General Meeting & Delegate Selection Meeting
Dec 28, 2011 No Comments ›› jeffThe Carleton Conservatives are holding a Delegate Selection Meeting (DSM) on Jan 14th! For those who might not know, the convention for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (PCPO) & the Ontario Progressive Conservative Campus Association (OPCCA) will be held on February 10th 2012. As part of our responsibilities as a campus club, the Carleton Conservatives elect and ...
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End-o-year get-together!
Dec 12, 2011 No Comments ›› adminWe're having a get together at the Royal Oak on 188 Bank to celebrate the end of the term! Come by from 7-10 on Friday the 16th and chill with your favourite Tory club!
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Gilad Shalit Released
Oct 18, 2011 No Comments ›› jeffTuesday Oct 18th 2011 After five long years and several rounds of failed negotiations, Gilad Shalit was set free Tuesday. He was taken to hospital where he is said to be in 'stable' medical condition. Israeli authorities did not comment on the specifics of his medical condition, but in his first television appearance he appeared gaunt and thin. His ...
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