Spring Break
30-foot donkey stands over Plaza event
Progressive orgs, politicians campaign Thursday
Aaron Hedge
Issue date: 11/9/07 Section: News
"So today, tomorrow and during the weekend, when you're having that beer at that party, when you're looking around at the sporting event that you're attending, take a moment, take a second, to remember those that have died for your freedom, those that continue to serve, those that have served in war and in peace," he added.
The Young Democrats held a variety of activities all centered around their giant orange equine figure. Durkin said their goal was to promote Democratic politics with elections just around the corner. He planned the rally late last week in conjunction with the Republican's event.
They invited representatives from the Barrack Obama presidential campaign, State Rep. John Kefalas' (D-Fort Collins) bid and arranged a special appearance from Betsy Markey, who is running for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which includes Fort Collins.
Markey said she welcomed the opportunity to come support CSU's Young Democrats and their massive donkey, saying that this isn't the donkey's first appearance on campus.
"That donkey's been around here for years," she said. "It was here for the 2004 election."
Her campaign has traveled the entire district, and she has talked with people about every controversial issue, trying to get the public's opinion, she said.
The most prominent issues on the docket are health care, the environment and the U.S. presence in Iraq, which Markey said Colorado residents are particularly upset about. Everyone she talked to emphasized the need for a strategy to end our military efforts in Iraq, she said.
Another hot topic, especially among students, is rising tuition costs, which Markey has felt herself as a parent of two college students.
"When I went to college in the 70s, I paid $9 a credit hour," she said.
Students are upset about paying nearly 20 times that amount because of reduced higher education funding in the state, Markey said.
Markey supported the College Republican's letter-writing campaign.
"That's a thing we can all get behind and support no matter what party you're in," she said.
The donkey struck Carson as comical, but he said it was healthy to have a variety of political views represented on the plaza on the same day.
"If you want to get noticed, that's definitely a good way to do it," Carson said of the donkey.
Assistant news editor Aaron Hedge can be reached at news@collegian.com.
The Young Democrats held a variety of activities all centered around their giant orange equine figure. Durkin said their goal was to promote Democratic politics with elections just around the corner. He planned the rally late last week in conjunction with the Republican's event.
They invited representatives from the Barrack Obama presidential campaign, State Rep. John Kefalas' (D-Fort Collins) bid and arranged a special appearance from Betsy Markey, who is running for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which includes Fort Collins.
Markey said she welcomed the opportunity to come support CSU's Young Democrats and their massive donkey, saying that this isn't the donkey's first appearance on campus.
"That donkey's been around here for years," she said. "It was here for the 2004 election."
Her campaign has traveled the entire district, and she has talked with people about every controversial issue, trying to get the public's opinion, she said.
The most prominent issues on the docket are health care, the environment and the U.S. presence in Iraq, which Markey said Colorado residents are particularly upset about. Everyone she talked to emphasized the need for a strategy to end our military efforts in Iraq, she said.
Another hot topic, especially among students, is rising tuition costs, which Markey has felt herself as a parent of two college students.
"When I went to college in the 70s, I paid $9 a credit hour," she said.
Students are upset about paying nearly 20 times that amount because of reduced higher education funding in the state, Markey said.
Markey supported the College Republican's letter-writing campaign.
"That's a thing we can all get behind and support no matter what party you're in," she said.
The donkey struck Carson as comical, but he said it was healthy to have a variety of political views represented on the plaza on the same day.
"If you want to get noticed, that's definitely a good way to do it," Carson said of the donkey.
Assistant news editor Aaron Hedge can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Craig Hawley
posted 11/09/07 @ 9:06 AM MST
I might be opposed to the Donkeys politics , but I have to admit I like the Donkey. I like oversized things and miniatures. GO DONKEY LOL!
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Craig Hawley
posted 11/09/07 @ 9:23 AM MST
I am writing this out of concern for public safety. I understand that recently there was a GIANT ASS on campus. It was reported that this ass was towering over everyone , confirming my suspicions of a vast left wing conspiracy. (Continued…)
Peace Love
posted 11/09/07 @ 9:10 PM MST
Are you telling me that Hillary Clinton was on campus and I missed it?
A Concerned Citizen
posted 11/12/07 @ 8:00 AM MST
Maybe that giant ass is why the west side of the clark building always smells like crap.
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