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Four years later, Bush has me fully on board

Four years ago, I remember being very lukewarm about President Bush. I was, after all, a McCain Republican: As a social moderate, a self-styled “internationalist” […]

February 4, 2005

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When partisans clash at Yale, it’s all about culture

The events of last semester have reinforced a strong sense of partisan pride among Yalies. More than at any time in recent memory, liberals and […]

January 10, 2005

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Mourning period’s over: Start talking to us again

Nearly one week after John Kerry conceded the election to President Bush, my liberal friends have still to regain their full color. I remember the […]

November 11, 2004

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Duelfer proves it: Bush justified in Iraq

Howard Dean must have been ecstatic as he read the headlines on Oct. 7: “Report Discounts Iraqi Arms Threat” affirmed the Washington Post, while The […]

October 12, 2004

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Kerry has yet to offer real alternatives to Bush

There are a few things that I’m not very proud about. Many find my love of Billy Joel unfortunate and my fascination with the European […]

September 29, 2004

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‘Republican’ does not have to be a dirty word

Apparently, the best way to end a dinner conversation prematurely is to announce your political beliefs. Perhaps I was expecting too much; as I mouthed […]

September 16, 2004

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Picking anyone but Bush is anything but wise

I have a nasty habit of putting myself into difficult situations (the thousands of dirty looks I received at the Freshman Bazaar while canvassing for […]

September 1, 2004

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Bush needs reform, not orthodoxy for Nov.

In 2000, then Governor Bush trumpeted a record of “reaching across the aisle” and ending partisan gridlock as the crux of his presidential platform. Bush […]

April 20, 2004

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Gay marriage fits Republican values

As the leader of the Yale College Republicans, I find my personal politics ever compared with the national standard of the GOP. As one might […]

April 7, 2004