On Wednesday, April 1, The Rebovich Insitute for NJ Politics hosted Governor Mike Huckabee for a fundraiser and a speech.  This event went extremely well, both for the Rebovich Institute and the University.  When we read that Friday’s newspaper, one could see that the Rider News, a student run publication, sided with the 7 protesters rather than recognizing what a great night this was for the University.  Below is the response written on behalf of the Rider University College Republican Executive Board:

The Rider University College Republicans were elated by the visit of Governor Mike Huckabee last Wednesday, April 1, to raise money for the Rebovich Institute and give a speech to the campus community.  Gov. Huckabee came to campus due to the generosity of Rider alum and Trustee Mike Hennassey.  One would think that at a notoriously apathetic university, that students who were already liberal would stay home and watch some TV.  There was, in fact, a strong presence from the community, much larger than Donna Brazile and Harold Ford, both liberals who barely packed the BLC Theater.  One must ask then: what was the protest about?  

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