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KNOCK OUT The Michigan primaries are March 8. Who will walk away from the ring victorious? Check out a breakdown of statistics on the candidates. — PAGE 6 AND 7

Student groups get ready for election Campus organizations working to get students out to vote during break — PAGE 5 M ON DAY, F EB R UA RY 2 9, 2 016

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“Traditionally, candidates have a clear set of beliefs and governing principles on which they run.” Ben Kleinerman, MSU professor of constitutional democracy on Donald Trump’s campaign — PAGE 8 STAT ENEWS .COM

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Spring break might have negative impact on polls With many students leaving the area for the break, primary voting numbers could see a dip. — PAGE 4

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Michigan primary winners have been likely nominee since 1972 BY IAN WENDROW IWENDROW@STATENEWS.COM

With the Michigan primaries coming up on March 8, analysts have been scrutinizing poll data to try and predict who will take home the state for the Democrat and Republican parties. Early polls show a solid lead for Hillary Clinton on the Demo-

GOP presidential candidates Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Carly Fiorina, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ben Carson, Donald Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Jeb Bush, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) are introduced during the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Dec. 15, 2015.

cratic side and Donald Trump for the Republicans. For the Democrats, Hillary’s large projected lead going in is a change from previous primaries and caucuses, where her competition with Bernie Sanders often only had her ahead by slim, single-digit margins. Since 1972, a Democratic candidate’s victory in Michigan led

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to a successful nomination six out of ten times, excluding 2012 when incumbent Barack Obama ran unopposed. On the Republican side, this measure still leans positive, with five out of eight Michigan wins preceding a nomination. George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan ran unopposed in 2004 and 1984, respectively.

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“On the Democrat side we should still be somewhat competitive so it’ll be a hard fought race on both sides.” Matt Grossmann,

Director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at MSU Clinton’s lead in the polls reflect two demographic characteristics of Michigan, Grossmann said. Michigan tends to have an older number of voters on average than the national electorate, a group Clinton has done better with than Sanders. Michigan also has a high minority population, mainly black, a voting bloc that tends to poll well with Clinton. A win in Michigan for Clinton or Trump could be good for both their campaigns. For Clinton, a victory in Michigan could represent a continued snowballing of her campaign after a resounding victory in South Carolina. Trump, who came in second in Iowa and has won every Repub-

lican primary since, has less riding on Michigan than the other candidates. “It will be very important,” said Matt Grossmann, director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at MSU. The Michigan primary comes a week after Super Tuesday, a day when 13 states, representing 865 Democratic delegates and 595 Republican delegates, will be decided. Success on this day is crucial for candidates, and its outcome can sometimes spell out who the nominees for each party are going to be. “On the Republican side, it switches to potential winnertake-all states like Ohio and Florida the week after,” Grossmann said. “So we will be an important step in the process in determining a Republican nominee. On the Democrat side we should still be somewhat competitive so it’ll be a hard fought race on both sides.” Michigan can be seen as a microcosm of the national electorate. Though the state tends to lean slightly more Democratic, Grossmann said, the Republican voters in Michigan’s electorate mirror national Republican voting patterns. “We have an old, sort of moderate business conservative constituency,” Grossmann said. “We have a social conservative constituency. ... We also have a suburban Detroit ‘country club’ Republican constituency, and just an older white voting demographic and less educated demographic that’s been Trump’s strong suit.”

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Where the candidates stand on higher education

Which candidate should you vote for? Take our quiz to find out

Information about the upcoming debates in Michigan

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59 The number of Republican delegates in the Michigan primary. See page 5

“We are really excited to have Bernie Sanders on campus. We are hoping that this will help students engage with the election process a little bit more closely.” ASMSU president, Domonique Clemons, on Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders coming to campus. See page 11

Editorial: Millennial voters, poised to be big part of election, should exercise their democratic right to vote BY THE STATE NEWS EDITORIAL BOARD FEEDBACK@STATENEWS.COM

Now more than ever, the young people of our generation need to make their voices heard. They need to vote. The upcoming primaries are a prime opportunity for college students and young people to cast their ballots and influence one of the most polarized elections in our history. So on March 8, go vote. If you care about the future of this country — and you should, because you live in it — voting in this primary should be an urgent issue. Whether you’re Republican, a Democrat or fall somewhere else on the spectrum, our country needs your vote. Just as older generations are going to make their voices heard, millennials and young people must actively try to be a participating member in this democracy. Issues that are front and center in this election are issues that directly affect this nation’s young people more than any other demographic. College loans, tuition, the job market, the future of our environment and immigration policies will all shape what America looks like and how it operates in the future. If earlier primaries are any indication of how

much a single percentage point matters, Michigan is poised to have a close match between candidates on both sides of the aisle. In this election more than ever, your vote matters. And especially this election year, young people are bound to decide a large portion of the nation’s vote. Millennials, those born between 1982 and 2000, number 83.1 million, according to recent U.S. census results. Millennials represent more than one quarter of the nation’s population and are more diverse than baby boomers, another voting bloc that heavily influences election outcomes. According to census data, the minority percentage grew to 37.9 percent in 2014. Our future looks much more different compared to the future of older generations, and we need to be an active part in making all of our diverse and different opinions and voices heard. So why would we sit idly by while a group of older, possibly more out of touch voters decide our future? The point is this: if our nation’s young people care enough to change the outcome of an election — to change the course of our nation’s policies and politics — we can. And with your vote, we will.

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MSU’s spring break a troublesome factor for March 8 primary election BY ALEX KURRIE AKURRIE@STATENEWS.COM

The primaries are heating up. As evidenced by the last Republican debate, the candidates are passionately vying for favorable positions among voters and delegates. Thus, many college students feel the millennial vote should prove to be a significant factor for certain candidates. However, the young vote in Michigan might be in jeopardy at MSU as the primary election day falls on March 8, smack in the middle of spring break. This is also troublesome, as recent showings of student voting numbers in local and state elections have been less than staggering. Additionally, studies have shown a steadily decreasing millennial voter presence since the tumult of the 2008 presidential election. This is indicative through the young voter attraction to Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders. He has developed an impressive following among college-aged voters. “I think that more students are turning out to vote because of Bernie Sanders,” world politics sophomore Marena Tedaldi said. “Bernie is bringing to light a lot of what is wrong with our political system, and that’s bringing young voters out to the polls.” Many politically active students on campus claim to be ready, and have made preparations to ensure their voice is heard on election day. English junior Justin Gould is registered in his hometown, Oakland County, and said “spring break doesn’t factor into my voting plans.” Some students, however, live in other parts of the country, and don’t have the luxury of simply voting at home in the primaries. International relations junior Kathleen Mckee is registered to vote in the state of Florida, which has a primary date of March 15. As a political nerd since childhood, she said she has been registered to vote since her 18th birthday and will not let anything stand in her way of exercising her right to vote. Still, other students traveling during spring break need to obtain absentee ballots because of their travel plans. Tedaldi is traveling next week and plans to pick up an absentee ballot from the East Lansing clerk in order to cast her vote in the primary. Political theory and constitutional democracy sophomore Ron Owens is a registered voter in the Saginaw area and said he plans to vote there.

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He also said feels the date of the primary is problematic for young voters in the East Lansing area. “The fact that many students are registered to vote here in E.L., and spring break is during the primary season, it will certainly have a negative impact on youth getting to the polls,” Owens said. He also acknowledged the decreasing young voter turnout and said he thinks the passion and drive of the candidates in this election are more attractive to college students.

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Thus, young voter turnout, especially from college students, is expected to be higher in this presidential primary as well as the general election. “Students are becoming more politically engaged and passionate about certain presidential candidates,” Owens said. “Like the Obama campaign, candidates are doing a great job with connecting with young voters through social media, engaging rhetoric and a passion for change.”

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members to vote, or open, allowing any registered voter to participate, political science professor Sarah Reckhow said. Although an open primary allows voter participation regardless of party affiliation, voters can only participate in one party’s presidential primary, former state senator Bill Ballenger said. He said previously, Michigan’s democratic party held closed primaries outside the state operated primary system. “The state can say we’re going to have a primary on January 16 or March 8 for Republicans and Democrats, but if a political party says, ‘We aren’t going to accept the results of that election,’ they can pretty much render those results null and void,” Ballenger said. “A political party has the right to determine how it picks its nominees.” The reason for the switch from primary to caucus by Michigan Democrats was because of fears of Republican interference after the 1972 Michigan democratic primary was won by then-Alabama governor and outspoken segregationist George Wallace, Lansing area political consultant Mark Grebner said. Although both parties fear interference in their primaries by their rivals, Grebner said part of the reason for the democratic switch back to the primary is due to interference being less likely this election cycle. The stakes are higher heading into Michigan’s polls, and thusly voters will be less inclined to use their one vote to manipulate their rival party’s election, Grebner said. Grebner anticipates a Michigan record 2.2 million votes in the state’s upcoming primaries. Visit statenews.com to read more.

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Upcoming primaries, other events With Michigan’s presidential primary election about a week away, The State News compiled the primary and caucus schedule for the remainder of the presidential election cycle. The last primary elections are on June 7 with the Democratic and Republican national conventions to follow in July and election day on Nov. 8.

March 8 Michigan Primary — 148 Democratic delegates — 59 Republican delegates March 12 Guam (R convention) — 9 delegates Northern Marianas caucus (D) — 11 delegates District of Columbia caucus (R) — 19 delegates March 15 Florida — 246 Democratic delegates — 99 Republican delegates Illinois — 182 Democratic delegates — 69 Republican delegates Missouri — 84 Democratic delegates — 52 Republican delegates North Carolina — 121 Democratic delegates — 72 Republican delegates Ohio — 159 Democratic delegates — 66 Republican delegates March 22 Arizona — 85 Democratic delegates — 58 Republican delegates

April 26 Connecticut primary — 70 Democratic delegates — 28 Republican delegates Delaware primary — 31 Democratic delegates — 16 Republican delegates Maryland primary — 118 Democratc delegates — 38 Republican delegates Pennsylvania primary — 210 Democratic delegates — 71 Republican delegates Rhode Island primary — 33 Democratic delegates — 19 Republican delegates May 3 Indiana primary — 92 Democratic delegates — 57 Republican delegates May 10 Nebraska (R) — 36 Republican delegates West Virginia primary — 34 Democratic delegeates — 37 Republican delegates May 17 Kentucky (D) — 61 Democratic delegates Oregon Primary — 73 Democratic delegates — 28 Republican delegates May 24 Washington (R) — 44 Republican delegates June 4 Washington (R) — 44 Republican delegates June 5 Peurto Rico caucus (D) — 67 Democratic delegates June 7 California primary — 546 Democratic delegates — 172 Republican delegates

Idaho Caucus (D) — 27 Democratic delegates

Montana primary — 27 Democratic delegates — 27 Republican delegates

Utah — 37 Democratic delegates — 40 Republican delegates

New Jersey primary — 142 Democratic delegates — 51 Republican delegates

March 26 Alaska caucus (D) — 20 Democratic delegates Hawaii caucus (D) — 34 Democratic delegates

New Mexico primary — 43 Democratic delegates — 24 Republican delegates North Dakota caucus (D) — 23 Democratic delegates

Washington caucus (D) — 118 Democratic delegates

South Dakota primary — 25 Democratic delegates — 29 Republican delegates

April 5 Wisconsin primary — 96 Democratic delegates — 42 Republican delegates

June 14 District of Columbia Caucus (D) — 46 Democratic delegates

April 9 Wyoming caucus (D) — 18 Democratic delegates April 19 New York primary — 291 Democratic delegates — 95 Republican delegates

How student orgs are preparing for primary

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MSU students and local residents pose for a picture with U.S Senator Debbie Stabenow at Hillary Clinton Rally and Phone-Bank on Feb. 27, 2016 at Case Hall. The event was hosted by MSU Spartans for Hilllary, a group focused on encouraging young voters to get out and vote. PHOTO: CARLY GERACI BY SOUICHI TERADA STERDADA@STATENEWS.COM

With Michigan’s presidential primary election right around the corner, many political student organizations are preparing in a variety of ways. Though the primary election will be on March 8 and during MSU’s spring break, these on-campus groups are now working to encourage students to vote and raise awareness about the primary election in addition to the candidates and their stances on a variety of issues. Joey Vanderbosch, a social relations and policy senior and the communications director for Spartans for Hillary, suggested to get an absentee ballot for students who might not be around. “It’s really important for students to get an absentee ballot from either their home state or home town,” Vanderbosch said. “Or if they’re registered in East Lansing to do that as soon as possible.” Absentee ballots can be a viable alternative if students are going on a spring break vacation. A student needs to complete a ballot and mail it in advance. They can print off an absentee ballot application on www. michigan.gov/SOS. While members of the student groups are campaigning for student involvement in the election, many members have also expressed their excitement for March 8. Economics junior Charlie Kolean, a member of the MSU College Republicans, said he is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming elections. “I’m excited for the primary, I think it’s going to be a huge turnout,” Kolean said. “There’s a lot of excitement about it.” MSU College Republicans have also hosted many past events in addition to upcoming ones. Kolean said organizing events is vital for voters. “Our College Republicans chapter hosted presidential candidate John Kasich on campus,” Kolean said. “Huge turnout, we had about 400 people show up to that, so that was great.” The group also plans to send some of its members to Detroit

for the next Republican debate March 3. It will be the last time the Republican candidates are able to get their messages across to Michigan residents before the primary election in Michigan.

“The political process only works if we are engaged. It really is true what they say about democracy not being a spectator sport. Everyone’s got to be paying attention and involved if its going to work right.” Debbie Stabenow, Senator (D-MI)

On the other side of the spectrum, Students for Sanders -East Lansing and MSU Spartans for Hillary have planned multiple events for students to get involved. Both groups have events coming up. Students for Sanders has a phone banking and general assembly meeting on March 1. The Spartans for Hillary group just had an event on Feb. 27. Among the attendees was Sen. Debbie Stabenow. She talked about how important college students can be in an election year. “The political process only works if we are engaged,” Stabenow said. “It really is true what they say about democracy not being a spectator sport. Everyone’s got to be paying attention and be involved if it’s going to work right.” Spartans for Hillary will also host another event March 1 at C2 Wilson Hall. The members will be joined by former Michigan governor Jim Blanchard and Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum. For students still unsure about voting, getting in contact with one of MSU’s political groups and going out to vote is a huge step.

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He is as divisive as he is loud and unafraid. He speaks his mind and is unapologetic about his no-holds barred campaign, and it might just pay off. Even if Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump doesn’t reach the White House, his 2016 campaign has disrupted the landscape of the American political scene, to the point where it might signal a change in the way Americans view politics in the future. He has been called everything from hero to lunatic, as millions of people have witnessed his campaign rooted in the mantra “Make America Great Again!” At the outset of his campaign, national pundits brushed off the bid as little more than a grab at publicity for the businessman who turned his business into a national TV competition.

“He’s been a very successful businessman and he’s been on the record many times saying he’s done what he’s had to do be successful, and we’d believe he’d do the same in politics. What he says now might change drastically later on.”

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“We believe true conservatives really think Donald Trump is an opportunist more than anything,” president of Spartans for Cruz Joshua Rimatzki said. “He’s been a very successful businessman and he’s been on the record many times saying he’s done what he’s had to do be successful, and (we) believe he’d do the same in politics. What he says now might change drastically later on.” But the more he speaks, and the more his face is seen on multiple platforms, his bid for a spot at the Republican table becomes a bid for the front-runner position, a position that has become increasingly solidified with each primary result — no matter what he says. He’s over many Americans and has been able to win all but the Iowa Caucus so far with his hard-line approach

to immigration and fighting a global terrorism threat. But he’s done little in furthering those plans, MSU associate professor of constitutional democracy Ben Kleinerman said. “Traditionally, candidates have a clear set of beliefs and governing principles on which they run,” Kleinerman said. “Donald Trump’s governing principle seems to be that he, Donald Trump, will be president. There’s not much beyond that in terms of policies and proposals and the policy ideas are somewhat far-fetched, headline-generating policy ideas, but not much else.” This is something not traditionally seen in the political realm. At every turn Trump has broken the mold of the traditional politician, Kleinerman said. “I don’t know if a ‘mockery’ is the word I’d use,” Kleinerman said. “He’s made a mockery of the typical standards of that we’d see. I don’t know if that means a mockery of the whole election process, it’s at least a mockery of the things that usually constrain people. He’s made an attempt to mock (the election process) every step of the way.” Trump as a front-runner has stoked the fires of fear mongering that have led many to see fixable problems as substantial issues that need a hard and fast fix, Stabenow said. “Trump reflects a lot of our media world today,” U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow said. “A lot of politics have come of age around hate radio, hate TV, dividing people, looking for somebody to blame, having us be afraid of each other. Those are all so destructive if we’re going to have a strong country. But I think all that gets amplified through what Donald Trump is saying.” Trump’s speeches, coupled with his active presence on social media, have been marked with bombastic claims and a unique way of communicating, sparking many to criticize him for racial undertones and scapegoating. His public image appears new in the American political world but, Stabenow said, some may try to copy his methods which appear to be working. “We’re definitely going to see it from Donald Trump, but in politics people repeat what works,” Stabenow said. “If we demonstrate that that doesn’t work, then they’ll stop doing it. If it works, then they’ll do more of it.” If Trump is successful in this election, he’ll have shifted the political spectrum and more candidates like him will become front-runners.

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Where presidential candidates stand on higher ed and debt relief With the help of MS political science assistant professor and education funding expert Sarah Reckhow, The State News compiled information about where each presidential candidate stands on higher education funding and student debt relief.

Hillary Clinton Clinton has proposed programs to relieve debt for students and make it easier for students to repay loans. Reckhow said both Sanders and Clinton agree loan rates need to be lowered for students. “Her idea is more funding for child care for students who have children,” Reckhow said. “That’s sort of a really overlooked area in our higher ed financial system.” Sanders and Clinton disagree on the policy proposal of free college. “Hillary has definitely not made (free college) a part of her platform,” Reckhow said. She said Clinton will probably never go as far as to propose free college. Reckhow said Clinton has tax credits, reducing student loan rates and having greater opportunity to refinance their loans.

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Donald Trump Trump has yet to announce a proposal on higher education funding and it has not been a pillar of his campaign.

Bernie Sanders “You have Sanders raising this issue of free college,” Reckhow said. “That’s been a huge galvanizing force in his campaign.” Reckhow said she’s unsure how Sanders’ plan for free college would work out and be paid for. Sanders is the only nominee on either side who has proposed free college. “For Sanders it’s a lot of things he proposes — I don’t know how he would accomplish free college,” Reckhow said.

Ben Carson Carson hasn’t discussed higher education in a significant capacity.

Ted Cruz Cruz hasn’t spoken in depth on debt relief or higher education funding.

John Kasich Recently, Kasich visited MSU and higher education funding was a part of his discussion while addressing students. Reckhow said she hasn’t seen a specific proposal by Kasich, but through discussion he would eventually produce one. In a previous article from The State News, Kasich highlighted higher education while speaking at the Union. Kasich said not only is tuition skyrocketing, but so is the price of textbooks and on-campus living. “He’s another person who, like Rubio, I would expect to have pretty concrete plans,” Reckhow said. Reckhow said the higher education situation in Ohio has given Kasich experience for the future plans he makes. Kasich is one of two Republican nominees currently bringing higher education into the conversation.

Marco Rubio “On the Republican side, you’ll see that Rubio does have a pretty detailed plan on higher (education),” Reckhow said. Reckhow added Rubio’s plan includes giving accreditation to institutions and training not traditionally accredited places of higher education. His proposal would entail making other programs available in fields such as programming, Reckhow said. PHOTOS: TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE MONDAY, F E B RUARY 2 9, 2 01 6

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Which candidate do you align most with? 1. Do you think the government should provide affordable higher education for its population? A) Absolutely! A college education is a basic right. B) The federal government should provide significant funding to ease the costs of higher education. C) No, but there are ways to make college more affordable through making college costs more transparent so students can make an informed decision, as well as structuring loans so students are able to pay them back. D) Education should be a localized issue and local communities should fund their schools – not the federal government. E) Heck no. 2. Your position on illegal immigration can be best described as: A) The United States is a nation of immigrants. It would be hypocritical to deny the entrance to anyone seeking an American life in any way. B) It is very difficult to become an American citizen in today’s day and age. We must first strive to make the citizenship process easier for those wanting to become a citizen. C) The issue of immigration incorporates more than just illegal immigration. We must prevent the influx of illegal immigration while also looking to improve our immigration system. D) While the United States is a nation of immigrants, it is important for prospective citizens to obtain citizenship through legal means. It is also important we stop anybody seeking illegal access to our country. E) The safety of the United States is invaluable and we must ensure this safety through any means necessary, including a strict immigration policy.

B) The current minimum wage is certainly low and should definitely be raised to better fit living conditions. C) Minimum wage would not be necessary if certain restrictions and regulations on businesses were repealed and businesses could provide more for their workers. D) The American economy is all about creating more jobs! Policies should be centered around their creation. E) Why are we talking about more government regulations? A flat tax on businesses benefits everyone! 4. Your views on health care in this country can be best described as: A) Health care is a basic human right and we should greatly expand on programs such as Medicare. The best health care should be available to all, not just the rich. B) Health care is a basic human right, but we should build on the Affordable Care Act and continue to make health care more affordable. C) The Affordable Care Act places too much confidence in the government’s control of our health. The free market, coupled with reforms to Medicare and Medicaid, is the best way to make health care affordable to all Americans. D) A completely privatized system is the best choice for this country, one that erases state line restrictions and ensures the lowest costs for all. E) The Affordable Care Act is flatout unconstitutional and should be repealed immediately.

3. What role should the government have in setting a minimum wage for the American worker? A) The current minimum wage is absolutely unlivable and should be raised significantly.

5. Our nation’s role overseas should be: A) We must defend our nation’s interests, but military action should be the absolute last resort. The cost of war is human lives. B) We must defeat terrorist organizations like ISIS through active diplomacy and a strong presence abroad. C) We must efficiently re-orchestrate our military and have a leading diplomatic presence among other nations to combat growing threats to our country’s values. D) A stronger military means a stronger America and a quicker way to eliminate ISIS. E) We need to have the strongest presence on the global scale in every sense of the word. From our military to our leadership, a stronger America equates to a safer world.

efficiency in the Washington and the American home — you support Marco Rubio. Mostly Ds: Make America great again! You are with Donald Trump in dodging the hindrance of political correctness to usher in a new era in American politics. Mostly Es: Cruise Cruz! You are ready for a “proven conservative” to take control of the White House. You support Ted Cruz.

Answers: Mostly As: Feel the Bern! You are a Bernie Sanders supporter, the ideas of equality and societal fairness are dear to your heart. Mostly Bs: Go Hillary go! You believe it is her time, and the nation is ready for an experienced politician to assume the exalted role of presidency. Mostly Cs: Marcomentum. You are ready to issue in a new American century, one based on

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Bringing Sanders to MSU a lengthy process serious about bringing someone here to speak to the students, speak to our interests and involve us,” Williams said. “The biggest part of it was just the fact that (Sanders’) campaign has been so willing to work with us as a student group.” Williams said he reached out to every candidate that has been on the debate stage, and at one point had a significant interest in bringing Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to MSU as well, believing Paul would resonate well with students. Paul has since exited the race. “I truly believe that, as a nonpartisan organization, ASMSU has a responsibility to do its due diligence in reaching out to both sides of the aisle,” Williams said. A longtime project of Williams, succeeding in bringing a candidate to MSU is an accomplishment he takes pride in. “It really means the world to me … given how long it took to set this whole thing up … to see it actually come into fruition, it is personally very gratifying,” Williams said.“I am incredibly excited for the MSU community to be able to engage with the actual politician himself. … Hopefully this will allow people see (how) politics matters to all of us.” MSU College Republicans president and political theory and constitutional democracy senior Jeff Litten, however, was not happy with ASMSU only bringing a Democratic candidate. “We as Republicans feel betrayed, because ASMSU said … they advocated that they would be bringing two (candidates)one from each party,” Litten said. Litten also criticized Sanders’ Democratic Socialist beliefs, claiming the candidate’s goals are unrealistic. “I believe that this will have a negative impact on students because it encourages students to believe things, ideals that they want to believe in, but might not be as possible as many would hope,” Litten said.

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Since Bernie Sanders, Democratic presidential candidate and Senator from Vermont, announced he will be holding “A Future to Believe In” rally on Wednesday at Breslin Center, more than 1,000 people have RSVP’d as “going” on the event’s Facebook page. Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, arranged for Sanders to appear at 7 p.m.

“It really means the world to me … given how long it took to set this whole thing up … to see it actually come into fruition, it is personally very gratifying.” Bryn Williams ASMU VP for governmental affairs and political theory and constitutional democracy senior

“We are really excited to have Bernie Sanders on campus,” ASMSU President Domonique Clemons said. “We are hoping that this will help students engage with the election process a little bit more closely.” The process of finding a candidate, vice president for governmental affairs and political theory and constitutional democracy senior Bryn Williams said, was less of a selection and more of a search. Williams said he began looking into organizing the event in August, and started contacting presidential campaigns from both the Democratic and Republican parties as early as June. Sanders was the first candidate to give him a definite yes. “My main goal in starting it so early was just to make it clear to the candidates that we are very

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Vermont Sen. and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to a crowd at the Village Leadership Academy during a campaign stop in Chicago on Dec. 23, 2015. PHOTO: ERIN HOOLEY/CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS

Earlier this month, MSU College Republicans arranged Ohio Governor and Republican candidate John Kasich’s town hall at the Union. “We didn’t pay a single cent on behalf of it, the campaign did everything, and we were able to organize and get 600 people to come to the event, when now they’re spending $35,000 to get enough people to fill the Breslin,” Litten said. Bill 52-44, written by Williams, allocated $35,000 for the purposes of bringing a 2016 presidential candidate to MSU, and was intended to be used to cover any costs involved with having them appear. Clemons said none of this funding will be used on Sanders or any other candi-

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Students finalize plans to attend upcoming presidential debates BY DANIELLE DUGGAN DDUGGAN@STATENEWS.COM

For the first time since the last presidential election in 2011, Michigan will host Democratic and Republican debates. Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will debate in Flint on March 6, while the Republican candidates will debate in Detroit on March 3. The Democratic debate takes place in Flint, amidst its water crisis, at the Whiting Auditorium. Michigan voters will go to the polls two days after the Democratic debate. The Republican debate will take place at the Fox Theatre, five days before the primaries. As of Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ben Carson and John Kasich will participate. Both debates are public events and tickets are still available to attend. Tickets to the Democratic debate can be requested at (517) 371-5410.mTo request tickets to the Republican debate, call (517) 487-5413. Those chosen to receive tickets will be informed

the week of the debate. Some MSU students hope to be attending these debates. President of the MSU College Republicans and political theory and constitutional democracy junior Jeff Litten will be attending the Republican debate. Litten, along with roughly 25 other members of the MSU College Republicans, will also be either volunteering or attending the event. “I’m really excited,” Litten said. “All of the members are really excited. I’m really excited just to be able to see the next president debate on that stage. You get to be up close seeing a debate that we usually see on TV and be able to see that in person.” Membership director of the MSU College Democrats and social relations and policy junior Ben Schroff, said he is attending the Democratic debate. Schroff said he will be volunteering at the event. “It’s a great honor for Michigan to have a debate in the primary season,” Schroff said. “It gives the voters a better idea of who they want to see in office.”

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