2008 Woodie Awards
Youngstown awaits visit from McCain
Aaron Workman, Reporter
Issue date: 3/6/08 Section: News
Youngstown State University has seen a lot of political presence lately, with visits from the Democratic candidates, their supporters and the national media. The city has not seen much from John McCain, however. Is it a lack of interest? Senior Alex Mangie, president of the College Republicans, says it's all about timing.
While McCain no longer has any competition for the Republican nomination after Mike Huckabee dropped out Tuesday night, it remains uncertain whether Ohio is a main part of McCain's campaign trail.
Mangie said he believes McCain will campaign here closer to the general election. If he does, students and residents may get a chance to hear McCain's take on relevant politcal issues.
Joacheim Rohan, senior, agreed.
"I think he will spend a lot of time campaigning in Ohio. It's a big state," Rohan said.
While junior Chris Brown said McCain didn't campaign in Ohio yet because the candidate would have wasted money in the largely Democratic state, he said McCain will eventually visit Ohio because it is a powerful state.
"You have to campaign as much as you can in every state if you want to win it all," Brown said.
If McCain does visit Ohio, students and residents may get a chance to hear his take on relevant political issues.
For his part, Mangie approves the unofficial Republican nominee's plan for the war in Iraq.
"John McCain wants to finish the job in Iraq. He wants to get it right," Mangie said.
McCain's Web site explains his plan for Iraq, which involves sending additional troops to the country.
The Arizona senator does not mention college expenses in his breakdown of issues, perhaps because he doesn't want a change. Mangie said the GOP believes Democratic plans just "throw money at the problem."
He notes that in order to spend more money on education, we have to cut funds elsewhere or raise taxes. McCain is against tax increases.
According to his promotional Web site, McCain also wants to set a course for legalizing illegal immigrants. He said he believes since we cannot deport all illegal aliens, we must assimilate and control the borders.
This belief is not widely held by conservatives, and Mangie said he sees this as an indication of McCain's bipartisanship, and hopes it will help him gain moderate voters.
Additional reporting by Courtney DiGiorgi.
While McCain no longer has any competition for the Republican nomination after Mike Huckabee dropped out Tuesday night, it remains uncertain whether Ohio is a main part of McCain's campaign trail.
Mangie said he believes McCain will campaign here closer to the general election. If he does, students and residents may get a chance to hear McCain's take on relevant politcal issues.
Joacheim Rohan, senior, agreed.
"I think he will spend a lot of time campaigning in Ohio. It's a big state," Rohan said.
While junior Chris Brown said McCain didn't campaign in Ohio yet because the candidate would have wasted money in the largely Democratic state, he said McCain will eventually visit Ohio because it is a powerful state.
"You have to campaign as much as you can in every state if you want to win it all," Brown said.
If McCain does visit Ohio, students and residents may get a chance to hear his take on relevant political issues.
For his part, Mangie approves the unofficial Republican nominee's plan for the war in Iraq.
"John McCain wants to finish the job in Iraq. He wants to get it right," Mangie said.
McCain's Web site explains his plan for Iraq, which involves sending additional troops to the country.
The Arizona senator does not mention college expenses in his breakdown of issues, perhaps because he doesn't want a change. Mangie said the GOP believes Democratic plans just "throw money at the problem."
He notes that in order to spend more money on education, we have to cut funds elsewhere or raise taxes. McCain is against tax increases.
According to his promotional Web site, McCain also wants to set a course for legalizing illegal immigrants. He said he believes since we cannot deport all illegal aliens, we must assimilate and control the borders.
This belief is not widely held by conservatives, and Mangie said he sees this as an indication of McCain's bipartisanship, and hopes it will help him gain moderate voters.
Additional reporting by Courtney DiGiorgi.
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