Election 2008

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Liveblogging the Democratic Debate — from a student’s perspective

Albert Sun

Update: Gibson: “How are you going to make the case to Super Delegates at the convention in Denver?” Well we’re back to electability.

Update: Affirmative action, a hot button issue, especially for students I think, and somewhere where our generation of Democrats doesn’t really agree with the mainstream.

Obama: “I don’t think it can be applied without looking at the whole person.” Should be for people who are locked out of opportunity. What exactly does that mean?

Clinton: “In favor of more student loan aid, not these outrageous student loans.” Cited a 28% interest rate. I don’t know anyone paying 28% but I suppose it could be possible, and it is true that student loans are very tough right now. Didn’t really answer the affirmative action question though.

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