If elected, I will be one of five students representing, at-large, 9,000 students who attend the largest Fine & Performing Arts college in the midwest. I think I'll well qualified, given my background in media. The only probably is this is an ultra left wing socialist school. When I talk about political activism, people ask things like how many "anti-war" rallies I've been to. I won't even get into political party affliation. Mentioning the word "Republican" is equivilent to announcing "I concede". This college is so liberal, Bush finshed 3rd in our straw poll, behind Nader ( #1) and Gore (#2). When people ask about my voting record, I simply tell them "I don't trust the national leadership of either major party, and I never vote a straight party ticket" (which is true, actually...) I also mention I signed a petition to get Nader on the ballot (which is also true, I wanted him to suck votes from Gore)
The election is next week (April 26th), so wish me luck. It's a very surrell experience running a stelth conservative in an ultra liberal school, but most students don't bother to read up on the issues and will vote based on personality. I like my chances!
You're a clever one! And at least you're telling the truth.
Please keep us posted.