At the opening of the Republican Party field office in Jackson, Michigan, Sept. 24, speakers emphasized the importance of backing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, and Michigan Republican Party chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel encouraged Hillsdale College students to do what they can to support Trump, so he can win the election.
“It can’t be just the theory that you learn on campus — and you learn great theory, and you learn great history, and you learn the Constitution,” Walberg told The Collegian. “This is actual practice.”
Walberg said he knows many Hillsdale students have worked for campaigns, including his, during past elections and that he believes their help is important. Running for reelection for his seat in Michigan’s 7th congressional district, Walberg said he is facing competition from the Democratic Party and could use help with his election, as well.
“We can use all the help we can get from the Hillsdale student body,” Walberg said. “This is a district they want and that they’re invested in.”
McDaniel had a similar message, stressing the importance of preventing a Hillary Clinton presidency. Clinton is the Democratic presidential nominee.
“Hillsdale students, more than any other students, recognize the vital importance of this election and what a Hillary Clinton Supreme Court justice could do to restructure the framework of the Constitution,” she said. “So, you have to get out there.”
She and Walberg refuted criticisms that Trump will not be a constitutional president by looking to his nominees for the Supreme Court.
“His are true…rule-of-law justice nominees,” Walberg said. “Bottom line, Trump will show what he is in the future.”
McDaniel said if elected, Clinton will continue policies began by President Barack Obama through her justices.
“If you look at what Obama has done with his executive overreach and how a Clinton justice will allow that to expand,…we will have a fourth branch with the regulatory agencies,” McDaniel said.
Jackson County Republican Party chairwoman Kathleen Thorrez invited students interested in helping support Republican candidates to stop by the field office or visit www.jxngop.com for opportunities or events.
“You need to get out and work,” Walberg said. “Any other vote is a vote for Clinton.”
