FSU Students Attend Bill Clinton’s Visit to FSU
posted by Chief Copy Editor, Emily Newton | November 10, 2016 | In Bronco NewsFormer President (and potential first gentleman of the White House), Bill Clinton, drew quite a crowd during his visit to FSU on Wednesday, October 26.
For some FSU students, such as Samantha Halam, sophomore, it was their first time attending a political event.
“I left my CHEM 162 lab early to attend,” stated Dorien Caldwell, sophomore. “I want to see what it’s all about!”
Eric McAllister, Early College, thought it would “be cool to see a former President.”
Jasmine Accoo, freshman, agreed and hoped to “meet him- or get a photo.”
“It’s a historical event, a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Nikita Thompson, an early college student.
A definite theme resonated throughout the evening: Get out and vote. Deborah Ross, Democratic candidate for U.S. senate, after asking who had already voted, laughingly asked “What’s wrong with the rest of you?”
“It’s imperative to come out and vote,” stated Jessica Bullock, senior, prior to the start of the event. “It’s important to be knowledgeable about the candidates.”
Many students attended in hopes of gaining a better understanding of Clinton’s goals before placing their votes for President of the United States.
“I want to hear about his wife and her plan for America,” explained Tyrone Bean, sophomore.
Kevin Atkins, freshman, agreed with Tyrone. “I want to see what he has to say and what he has to offer.”
Others, such as Carlin Ashford, junior, needed “more information on the Clinton campaign.”
Paul Bismarck, an online student, had already voted. “I’m just here to see what he (Bill Clinton) has to say.”
Voting takes place November 8.
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