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An empty campus forecasts low turnout
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Robinson agreed, saying that "there are a lot of logistical hurdles" to Penn student turnout this race, and that there is a big difference between the upcoming election and those elections that fall during the school year.
While he can't promise the thousands of votes needed to make Penn students a powerful voting bloc, Robinson does "know we're going to try," especially given the high numbers of Penn students registered to vote in Philadelphia.
On more of a citywide scale, the Penn Dems will be endorsing a candidate Monday and will be throwing its manpower behind that candidate by way of grassroots efforts such as door-to-door canvassing.
As for the College Republicans, its role is easier - because there are no Republican candidates, the group won't be supporting anyone, says Chairman Michael Shiely, a Wharton junior.
He does say, however, that out of a field of candidates in which "no one seems like they know what they're doing," Tom Knox would be his personal choice.
While he can't promise the thousands of votes needed to make Penn students a powerful voting bloc, Robinson does "know we're going to try," especially given the high numbers of Penn students registered to vote in Philadelphia.
On more of a citywide scale, the Penn Dems will be endorsing a candidate Monday and will be throwing its manpower behind that candidate by way of grassroots efforts such as door-to-door canvassing.
As for the College Republicans, its role is easier - because there are no Republican candidates, the group won't be supporting anyone, says Chairman Michael Shiely, a Wharton junior.
He does say, however, that out of a field of candidates in which "no one seems like they know what they're doing," Tom Knox would be his personal choice.
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