Having a private meeting with Pat Robertson would be “kissing up”. But these are college students attending Regent University, and it makes sense for candidates to speak to them, as many will be voting for President next year.
Why should students be cut off from hearing candidates just because they choose conservative colleges founded by controversal religious leaders?
Are people who attend Bob Jones University 2nd-class citizens unworthy of hearing a candidate speak?
Has good ol' Bob Jones U. changed their racist policies?
If not, then I would submit that any candidate who speaks there should be laughed off the national stage.
Doubly so if the candidate happens to be catholic.