No apathy here: Enthusiasm for local politics a good sign in ’09
By Editorial Board | Oct. 9, 2009Tuesday night’s mayoral candidate debate, sponsored by the Young Democrats and College Republicans, proved that UNC students are eager to participate in local government. Municipal elections tend to focus less on the partisanship and core beliefs that are promoted during national campaigns.The Young Democrats and College Republicans put their convictions aside to bring the four candidates to campus to discuss issues facing Chapel Hill — most of which greatly impact the town’s student population.
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