Harvard Republican Club
Half-Empty Auditorium Watches Kaine and Pence Square Off
This time around, fewer groups hosted watch parties and the IOP’s John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum was left half-empty.
Pro-Trump Email Urging Students to ‘Fight White Genocide’ Circulates College
The College has requested Harvard police investigate an email sent to some undergraduates urging them to stop “white genocide” and vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump.
A Plurality of Republican Club Members Support Johnson
Nearly half of decided Harvard College Republicans not backing Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump have instead opted to support Libertarian Party nominee Gary E. Johnson, according to club president Declan P. Garvey ’17.
Students Pack IOP, Houses to Watch Presidential Debate
The Institute of Politics’ John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum was filled to capacity with students eager to watch Hillary R. Clinton and Donald J. Trump duke it out during Monday’s presidential debate.
Harvard Republican Club Receives Spike in Interest After Disavowing Trump
Interest in the Harvard Republican Club this fall is—in the language of the GOP standard bearer they declined to endorse—“yuge.”
Harvard Republican Club Receives Spike in Interest After Disavowing Trump
Interest in the Harvard Republican Club this fall is—in the language of the GOP standard bearer they declined to endorse—“yuge.”
Harvard Republican Club Will Not Support Party Nominee Donald Trump
In the scathing statement, the largest conservative group at Harvard cited “both policy and temperamental concerns” about Trump and condemned his divisive campaign rhetoric they say “is poisoning our country and our children.”
Disappointed Harvard Republicans Stall Campaigning
Following the departure of Florida Senator Marco Rubio from the Presidential election, disillusioned Harvard Republicans are deliberating where to direct their efforts for the remainder of the election.
Harvard Republicans ‘Mourning’ Bush As Trump Surges
Harvard Republicans report “mourning” Jeb Bush’s candidacy as businessman Donald J. Trump continues to dominate the Republican field after successive wins.
Student Groups Hone Focus As Primaries Progress
Harvard student groups are continuing to focus their efforts in Massachusetts for their respective candidates prior to Saturday’s caucuses in Nevada and upcoming primary elections in South Carolina.
Students and Faculty Gather at IOP to Watch N.H. Primary
Both elections were called at 8 o’clock, as soon as all of the polls had officially closed. The only tension that remained at the IOP was who would come in second and third place in the Republican race and the final margins of victory in both the Democratic and Republican races.
Four-Star General McDew Emphasizes Importance of ROTC
Four-star Air Force General Darren W. McDew discussed Reserve Officer Training Corps at Harvard and the task of attracting millennials to the military before an audience of students and professors at Quincy House Wednesday.
Students Gather at IOP to Watch Iowa Caucus Results
Political activists and enthusiasts from both ends of the political spectrum flooded into the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum to watch as the Iowa caucuses unfolded, marking the end of the year-long buildup to the 2016 presidential election.
Activist Vargas Argues for Immigration Reform
“I’m not trying to be politically correct here. I am here illegally. If the cops wanted to show up and detain me, they can,” journalist Jose Antonio Vargas said. “But I as a person am not illegal. For me, the culture has to shift first, and unfortunately we’re not there yet.”
"Define American"
Jose A. Vargas, Founder of the Define American foundation, speaks to the Harvard Republican Club on Tuesday evening. The Pulitzer Prize recipient visited Harvard to encourage conversation about undocumented immigrants.
Harvard College Dems Talk Immigration
Matthew Moore ’19 delivers an argument for the Harvard College Democrats in the immigration debate hosted between the College Democrat and Republican student groups Wednesday night. Responding to a question about a lack of action on immigration reform by President Barack Obama during the first two years of the term, Moore said that “President Obama was reacting to a system that was completely broken”.
Republicans Gear Up for Debate
Harvard Republican Club members Cameron K. Khansarinia ’18 and former Crimson business associate Gwendolyn R. Thomas ’17 prepare for an immigration debate between the college Republican and Democrat student groups on Wednesday night. Debaters responded to a resolution on an expedited path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Harvard Students, Cheering and Jeering, Gather for GOP Debate
While Donald Trump has fueled a media firestorm over the past several months, several Harvard students watching the debate Wednesday night said they were holding out for a more serious debate than the field has seen so far.
JFK Forum Draws Large Crowd for Democratic Debate
Perhaps the loudest and most unified response in the room was to Sanders’ declaration to Clinton that “the American people are sick and tired of hearing about your damn email,” which elicited widespread laughter and applause from the crowd.
Nikki Haley Receives Harvard Foundation Honor
South Carolina Governor Nikki R. Haley is presented with a Harvard “letter sweater” by Harvard Foundation intern Nuha Saho ‘18 at the conclusion of the dinner event where she was invited to make remarks Thursday night. Haley spoke with pride about the idea of a “New South” that promoted racial and economic equality and defended the Republican Party from accusations of racism and intolerance.
Isaac Inkeles on Social Conservatism
Isaac G. Inkeles '16 is a self described social conservative and notes that he often hesitates to share his initial opinions on social issues with more liberal students.
Self-Censorship Among Campus Conservatives
"I’ve had instances in classes where perhaps for a paper I’ve written something other than I really feel, because I know that perhaps if I write what I really feel I may not get the best grade," said Cameron K. Khansarinia '18.
Harvard Republican Club Big Tent
Harvard Republican Club President Aaron I. Henricks '16, often describes the campus group as a "big tent," welcoming self-identified Republicans from the Tea Party to the center right.
Kurt Haeffner
"When we’ve essentially said that one viewpoint is not acceptable to be spoken out for, I think that’s dangerous not only for the folks on [our] side but also the folks who disagree with us—I think being challenged helps you sharpen your viewpoints, it makes you smarter about things," said Kurt K Haeffner '18.