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JHB

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4. The college students aren't a random sample, they're the ones being groomed...

Reply to Atman (Original post)

Sun Mar 9, 2014, 09:29 AM

Mar 2014

...for carrying the torch of the conservative cause, such as it is.

College Republicans, Young Americans For Freedom, and an assortment of similar groups.

Plus the paulite fan club likes to show up at attention-getting events to try to "mainstream" (for Republicans) Ron and Rand.

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CPAC is all "college students and retirees." Funny, but is it really? [View all] Atman Mar 2014 OP

I was surprised that it skewed younger, too. femmocrat Mar 2014 #1

I guess not every millennial is a budding liberal Cirque du So-What Mar 2014 #2

Yes, I know the type. femmocrat Mar 2014 #3

The college students aren't a random sample, they're the ones being groomed... JHB Mar 2014 #4

CPAC is heavy in libertarians. MineralMan Mar 2014 #5

I think you're right. LuvNewcastle Mar 2014 #7

No southern GOPers aren't dsc Mar 2014 #8

Southern Republicans contradict themselves all the time. LuvNewcastle Mar 2014 #9

There's no doubt its the fringe! Dread Pirate Roberts Mar 2014 #6

Coverage of CPAC is vital for us. cheyanne Mar 2014 #10