Last week, conservative host Larry Kudlow of the CNBC program "Kudlow & Company" interviewed the presidents of the Democratic and Republican clubs at Berkeley. Thanks to YouTube, you can
watch the segment online.
Kudlow asked whether, as a recent Wall Street Journal article suggested, we are in the midst of a conservative resurgence on college campuses—even (if you can believe it) the bastion of progressivism that is Berkeley! Needless to say, those of us actually at UC Berkeley take issue with the reporter's glowing characterization of campus Republicans.
More after the break.
Suzanne Ruecker, the president of the Cal Dems, responded by pointing out that most of what Republicans bring to the campus is empty rhetoric: while progressives on campus are coordinating community service efforts, campaigning for local candidates, and registering students to vote, the Republicans put on stunts and host extremist speakers like Michelle Malkin to try to get attention.
Now I don't entirely blame them for feeling bitter about being surrounded by so many progressives—I'm sure to a certain extent, I would feel out of place on a conservative campus. What I'm wondering is: to what extent are their tactics typical of conservative groups on liberal campuses?
And on the flip side: if any of you are familiar with more conservative institutions, what's the best way to organize and promote Democratic values on those campuses? Is the Democratic Party doing enough to support young Democrats?