Republicans
‘An Encounter of Two Worlds’
Jonathan S. Roberts ’17 and Emily M. Hall ’18 both stood within a few thousand yards of the president. Both had traveled to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration—but they came for very different reasons.
Small Group of Harvard Republicans Campaign in N.H., But Not For Trump
The Harvard Republican Club has canvassed in New Hampshire over the weekend, not for its party's nominee but for incumbent Senator Kelly Ayotte, who is in one of the tightest races in the nation.
The Election Issue
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Former Defense Secretary Hagel Calls Trump 'Not a Republican Leader'
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Charles T. "Chuck" Hagel lamented the current state of American presidential politics at the Kennedy School on Tuesday, chastising the GOP and its presidential nominee Donald Trump.
87 Percent of Harvard Undergrads Support Clinton
By comparison, 6 percent of respondents said they would vote for Republican Party nominee Donald Trump, just greater than the 5.8 percent who said they would support Libertarian Party nominee Gary E. Johnson.
‘Disheartening’ Final Presidential Debate Draws Laughter, Gasps
With Election Day less than three weeks away, students both laughed and gasped while watching Democratic presidential nominee Hillary R. Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump go head to head in the final presidential debate Wednesday night.
On Harvard’s Campus, Supporters for Trump are Scarce but Resolute
Being a Republican at Harvard has historically been difficult; but supporting Donald J. Trump may give a whole new meaning to the phrase “the elephant in the room.”
Righting the Record
Conservative New York Times columnist Ross G. Douthat ‘02 and historian Donald T. Critchlow led a panel discussion on women’s roles, family values, homosexuality, and reproductive policy at the Knafel Center Monday afternoon. The Schlesinger Library hosted the event as a part of an initiative to create a more complete and balanced history of our times.
Returning to Harvard, Libertarian VP Candidate Weld Holds Out Hope
Former Massachusetts Governor and now Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee William F. Weld '66 projected confidence regarding his ticket's long-shot bid for the White House.
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.
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 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.”
E.J. Dionne on The State of the Republican Party
“I think the Republicans could use a lot more of what Sarah Palin called, “'The Hopey Changey stuff.’”
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.
Harvard Democrats Canvass in New Hampshire Ahead of Primary
More than 50 Harvard College Democrats braved the snow to join the fray—and occasional ornery residents—to canvass for their chosen candidate across the mom-and-pop shop lined streets of New Hampshire’s second-largest city.
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.
Republican Presidential Debate at the IOP
Harvard students watch the Republican presidential nominee debate at the Institute of Politics on Wednesday evening.
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.
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Honored for Flag Removal
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley received an award of appreciation for her calls to remove the Confederate flag from the South Carolina state capitol.
The Elephant in the Room: Conservatives at Harvard
It is not easy being a conservative at Harvard, surrounded by a sea of blue and the tradition of a school once called the "Kremlin on the Charles." Fear of judgment and misinterpretation cause many conservative students to remain quiet on their political beliefs, or crawl into a closet with regard to their beliefs.
At Republican Debate Watch Parties, Trump Steals the Spotlight
Donald Trump's animated performance at the Republican presidential debate triggered laughter and dismay at watch parties.