2008 Woodie Awards
McCain's Super Tuesday
Ian Frazier
Issue date: 2/14/08 Section: Perspectives
McCain-ia was in the air last Sunday at the Pitt Center. Last week's Super Bowl rivalry was overshadowed by John McCain's visit to Fairfield.
"Mac-is-back! Mac-is-back!"Could be heard chanted from inside the Pitt Center as Sacred Heart students and war veterans alike gathered to hear what the presidential hopeful had to say.
McCain's visit presented a great opportunity for the community to meet the Republican candidate, and the students took full advantage.
"I thought it was interesting that a presidential candidate made a stop at a small college like ours," said junior Matt Cook, "I'm more likely to vote for him now that he came here then anyone else so far."
The anticipation of McCain's arrival was felt by Sacred Heart students as the campus readied itself for Sunday morning.
"I was really excited when I heard McCain was coming to Sacred Heart. I thought his speech was great. I was especially impressed with how well he handled himself when the protesters in the crowd started heckling him," said junior Leah Gallagher, "I was impressed by the student turn out. I think it says a lot about our student body that so many of us went to hear him speak."
The visit to Fairfield was a successful last stop for the "McCain-Train's" campaign trail to Super Tuesday. With the community rallied up about McCain and the students' as well witnessing a presidential candidate in the flesh, McCain entered Super Tuesday with a strong momentum.
Everyone seemed ready for Super Tuesday, however, McCain's visit to campus did not seem like enough to woo over the entire student body, and many remained steadfast to their beliefs.
"I was really pushing for Mitt Romney to do well," said junior Mike Hartman, "Romney is the former governor of Massachusetts, and I felt he is a better representative than someone all the way from Arizona."
Naturally, Super Tuesday had a few students disappointed with the outcome. "I was shocked because the candidate I wanted to see get the presidential bid, Mitt Romney, wasn't as prominent as expected," said junior Mike Morin, 'And as a result of Super Tuesday, he withdrew his campaign."
"Mac-is-back! Mac-is-back!"Could be heard chanted from inside the Pitt Center as Sacred Heart students and war veterans alike gathered to hear what the presidential hopeful had to say.
McCain's visit presented a great opportunity for the community to meet the Republican candidate, and the students took full advantage.
"I thought it was interesting that a presidential candidate made a stop at a small college like ours," said junior Matt Cook, "I'm more likely to vote for him now that he came here then anyone else so far."
The anticipation of McCain's arrival was felt by Sacred Heart students as the campus readied itself for Sunday morning.
"I was really excited when I heard McCain was coming to Sacred Heart. I thought his speech was great. I was especially impressed with how well he handled himself when the protesters in the crowd started heckling him," said junior Leah Gallagher, "I was impressed by the student turn out. I think it says a lot about our student body that so many of us went to hear him speak."
The visit to Fairfield was a successful last stop for the "McCain-Train's" campaign trail to Super Tuesday. With the community rallied up about McCain and the students' as well witnessing a presidential candidate in the flesh, McCain entered Super Tuesday with a strong momentum.
Everyone seemed ready for Super Tuesday, however, McCain's visit to campus did not seem like enough to woo over the entire student body, and many remained steadfast to their beliefs.
"I was really pushing for Mitt Romney to do well," said junior Mike Hartman, "Romney is the former governor of Massachusetts, and I felt he is a better representative than someone all the way from Arizona."
Naturally, Super Tuesday had a few students disappointed with the outcome. "I was shocked because the candidate I wanted to see get the presidential bid, Mitt Romney, wasn't as prominent as expected," said junior Mike Morin, 'And as a result of Super Tuesday, he withdrew his campaign."
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